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Post by pjl83 on Sept 8, 2009 18:42:26 GMT
What would you not want to be without on your boat? Apart from all the obvious stuff. Apart from all the safety stuff, nav gear, bilge pumps, bait tank etc.........
As I'm fitting the boat out from scratch I just wondered if there was anything less obvious that makes life more comfortable or easier whilst out fishing at sea.
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Post by abuc4 on Sept 8, 2009 18:51:20 GMT
sun cream if u burn easy, it the sea breeze that gets u [wind burn]
plenty fluids & grub u can never have 2 much
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Post by Henry on Sept 8, 2009 19:18:45 GMT
A fishing rod or three  A good net A serrated knife (bread knife would do) for emergency rope cutting A hat Golden Virginia, rizzla's, a lighter and a spare lighter ;D |
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Post by panda32 on Sept 9, 2009 11:51:38 GMT
I think i would have to agree with henry on that..
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Post by sailorboyrob on Sept 9, 2009 13:10:35 GMT
I recently had to change a fuel pump on our resue boat after it broke down. Luckily they werent too far from the ship and they managed to paddle it back I started thinking about things that should be on all boats for such an eventuality. The list is probably over the top if you are fishing in shore but for anyone pushing further out here`s a few things to consider.
1. Spare set of fuses, 2 of each size
2. Spare fuel pump
3. Spare water pumps, raw and fresh.
4. Spare steering and throttle cable or an emergency tiller
5. Jubilee clips of various sizes
6. Set of spanners, 2 of each size (not ajustables!)
7. Set of screwdrivers
8. Fuel filter
9. Oil filter
10. Strap wrench
11. Hammer
12. Full charge of oil for both engine and gear box
13. PTFE tape
14. Electrical tape
15. Hand full of cable ties
16. Multi-meter
17. A hand full of nuts, bolts, screws and washers of various sizes.
18. Laminated copy of the engine manual and wiring diagrams
19. And most importantly a magnet on a stick. (for retrieving all the bits you have dropped in the bilge!)
If you cant repair a breakdown with these you need a tow, but seems daft to call for a tow for a job than can be sorted fairly quickly with some basics as above. One final point, how many of you carry a sea anchor? It will tun you head onto the wind and make any repairs much easier.
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Post by The Codfather of Sole on Sept 9, 2009 17:57:35 GMT
A fishing rod or three A good net A serrated knife (bread knife would do) for emergency rope cutting A hat Golden Virginia, rizzla's, a lighter and a spare lighter ;D Agree with H on this, but would add to essentials- A spare spare lighter  Camera Tee Bar Spare Gallon of Fuel Cheapo Cartridge Gas Cooker Radio if Footie on Headlight/Torch, regardless of day/night trip Spare Fuel Line Insulation Tape Phone numbers in Mobile of mates with boats nearby Spare Ignition Key Someone who Fishes 'Ard |
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Post by basskingfifteen on Sept 9, 2009 18:41:17 GMT
glad to help pj  a perfectly flat, mirror calm sea is a must IMHO ;D and all the other stuff already mentioned |
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Post by lighty on Sept 10, 2009 22:29:32 GMT
How many carry a Sea anchor??
I think half of them wouldn't know what a sea anchor is m8..lol maybe more than half!
lighty
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Post by sailorboyrob on Sept 11, 2009 8:24:32 GMT
Its a very usefull bit of kit, basically a small underwater parachute. The fluf chuckers call them drouges and use them a lot on the reserviors.
it is not only used for maintenace but also for altering the speed of your drift slowing you down when the wind is with the tide and speeding you up if the wind is holding you against the tide.
Also holds you in position a lot more if the worst should happen and you need emergency assistance! (all life rafts and boats are equipped with them for this reason)
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Post by squideyebarnes on Sept 16, 2009 16:45:11 GMT
emergency beer in case we break down :Dcalms the crew.
sea ancour also works well at ancour if you have side wind pushing the boat ofline.Just put it of the back and will keep the boat steady!even done it with a bucket before.
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Post by Dave.S on Sept 21, 2009 0:14:34 GMT
I have x2 flotation cushions to sit on as some wooden seats do get a bit hard on the bum! :peace:
Dave
:catch:
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Post by peewee007 on Sept 21, 2009 8:22:39 GMT
TOILET ROLL AND A BUCKET are important too.
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Post by Rich on Oct 7, 2009 20:47:10 GMT
fresh bait.loads of fuel,and plenty off grub,oh need the fish to play ball to !!!!! |
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Post by spud on Oct 7, 2009 21:02:59 GMT
tea bags and lots of them nothing worse than making 6 cups of tea with 1 bag :ahhh:
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Post by mick75 on Oct 7, 2009 21:09:23 GMT
I recently had to change a fuel pump on our resue boat after it broke down. Luckily they werent too far from the ship and they managed to paddle it back I started thinking about things that should be on all boats for such an eventuality. The list is probably over the top if you are fishing in shore but for anyone pushing further out here`s a few things to consider. 1. Spare set of fuses, 2 of each size 2. Spare fuel pump 3. Spare water pumps, raw and fresh. 4. Spare steering and throttle cable or an emergency tiller 5. Jubilee clips of various sizes 6. Set of spanners, 2 of each size (not ajustables!) 7. Set of screwdrivers 8. Fuel filter 9. Oil filter 10. Strap wrench 11. Hammer 12. Full charge of oil for both engine and gear box 13. PTFE tape 14. Electrical tape 15. Hand full of cable ties 16. Multi-meter 17. A hand full of nuts, bolts, screws and washers of various sizes. 18. Laminated copy of the engine manual and wiring diagrams 19. And most importantly a magnet on a stick. (for retrieving all the bits you have dropped in the bilge!) If you cant repair a breakdown with these you need a tow, but seems daft to call for a tow for a job than can be sorted fairly quickly with some basics as above. One final point, how many of you carry a sea anchor? It will tun you head onto the wind and make any repairs much easier. chuffing hell rob you part of the a team |
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