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What do you guys have on your boats that you consider essential? Other than the obvious(lifejackets, etc) things.
Thinking about putting a boat on the water....need suggestions
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depth finder, quality rod holders, landing net, fish grippers or gloves, big wreck anchor. Drift sock or drift buckets if you fish deep water, gill net or cast net, 2 coolers(1 for cut bait, 1 for food/drinks) lots of ice & drinks during this hot weather, tomorrow thru the weekend will have highs of 80s so better than normal) extra tackle ie weights, leader line, hooks, pliers, scissors, tape, fillet knives, zip ties, ziplock bags, waterproof box for your cell, keys, wallet, registration, etc. spare plug, dry clothes if you get wet, bug spray, flashlight, extra batteries, lighter, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, scale, camera, tools, ie scre driver, wrench etc, towels, vhf radio, only other things I can think of right now are a portable grill if you have room and IMHO a bimini top is a necessity in this hot weather, it makes the weather more bearable and you can stay out longer.
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Everything Ramon said will allow you to fish and even equip you for a luxury dinner cruise if you get tired of fishing! lol
Trust me, Ramon's boat is WELL equipped....
The only thing I would add is cleaning stuff.....CATFISHING IS DIRTY! I carry GO-JO handcleaner and plenty of rags/paper towels and trashbags. Zip-lock bags are great for putting the bait in then put it on ice. Once you cut up a peice of bait put your sections you didn't use in another ziplock bag to keep them fresh. And not sure if Ramon mentioned it but a cutting board or something similiar is a necessity. VHF radio for sure and a GPS (even a cheap handheld) so you can give your location in case you need assistance.....You don't hear much about stranded/sinking boats or people overboard much on the news unless they are killed but keep your radio on 16 during a busy weekend and you will here plenty of distress and may-day calls! The first thing the coast gaurd will ask is your location....If you can't tell them then you are screwed!
I also keep extra spark plugs and starting fluid
...and the prop that NiKO mentioned! The only time I have ever been stranded on the water was from a bad prop bushing.....Luckily I was close to the dock and used the trolling motor
PS...I think the coast gaurd website has a printable check list
Trust me, Ramon's boat is WELL equipped....
The only thing I would add is cleaning stuff.....CATFISHING IS DIRTY! I carry GO-JO handcleaner and plenty of rags/paper towels and trashbags. Zip-lock bags are great for putting the bait in then put it on ice. Once you cut up a peice of bait put your sections you didn't use in another ziplock bag to keep them fresh. And not sure if Ramon mentioned it but a cutting board or something similiar is a necessity. VHF radio for sure and a GPS (even a cheap handheld) so you can give your location in case you need assistance.....You don't hear much about stranded/sinking boats or people overboard much on the news unless they are killed but keep your radio on 16 during a busy weekend and you will here plenty of distress and may-day calls! The first thing the coast gaurd will ask is your location....If you can't tell them then you are screwed!
I also keep extra spark plugs and starting fluid
...and the prop that NiKO mentioned! The only time I have ever been stranded on the water was from a bad prop bushing.....Luckily I was close to the dock and used the trolling motor
PS...I think the coast gaurd website has a printable check list
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Wow. Awesome replies! That's a lot more than I initially thought about.
My old man has an old bayliner sitting in the yard, doesn't run, needs carb work and a few other things, so I'm considering putting some effort and money into it. I need to take a closer look, but its a bowrider type boat.
My old man has an old bayliner sitting in the yard, doesn't run, needs carb work and a few other things, so I'm considering putting some effort and money into it. I need to take a closer look, but its a bowrider type boat.
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Start with the safety items first...things that will get you on and off the water as well as get you back into the boat if you should fall overboard. Then, think about fishing stuff. Sure you want to catch fish but safety should always be first in your thoughts. I would also recommend a boating safety course...there are several on line that you could take.
Good luck.
Good luck.
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Actually, after July 1st, it is required, isn't it?
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yep thats good stuff too, I have a tub that pre-mixes with 5 gallons of oil, you can never have too much oil, also maybe a bottle of fuel treatment, I keep that, also a latern, extra fuses like he said, spare plug and prop is definetly good to have in case you tear up one. rope is definetly great too, I have bought so much rope lately its rediculous, maybe some chem lights for back up, a back up bilge pump, air horn, whistle, flares, also if you have room maybe some jumper cables, I have had times where I didnt charge my batteries and luckily I had them on my boat
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nope just jet ski's etc. it goes by your age, im 33 I think I have till 2012 or 2014 one of them
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yeah dont forget the hand cleaner like Larry said or a bottle of sanitizer, paper towels, trash bags. cuttin board, lol luckily I have a sink
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At this point I'm imagining you have a small yacht.
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Ramon's boat isn't called the "CAT-ILLAC" for nothing!
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You're going to spend as much $ as you would buying a solid, running boat.
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Ramon,
Lisa wanted me to let you know that you should add "fishing license" to the list. LMAO
I agree with everything but you need to add a 180 gallon livewell/hot tub/swimming pool (aka cooling tank). lol
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all these are good sugestions but lets not forget a good fire extingisher to
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Hey that was only 1 time, and the license was on my boat, I was just on another boat lol, I wish I had that 180gallon tank, broke guy has to settle for my 100gallon lol. Im gonna upgrade playa.
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yeah that too, I have one of those and a throw cushion/flotation device
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I was going to say sounds like he had everything but the kitchen sink!! LOL!! He even has that..
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