New Boat Checklist
whats up fellow wakeworlders - I am about to be a first time boat owner (pick it up in a few weeks) and was starting to think about all the stuff that I will need in my boat. I am wondering if anyone has a good checklist to use or maybe what the typical things are. I have a few things that I have thought of but what else am I missing? Also - if you have a preference for a product to buy - can you post a link (like a certain anchor that you absolutely love). Here is what I have on my list:
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duct tape (ha, ya never know) electrical tape fuses impeller boat registration and insurance (was surprised at how many didn't have this at coast guard boat inspection last summer) spare boat key / spare tow vehicle key (don't ask!) first aid kit a knife goggles/mask and snorkel (for cutting ropes out of your prop with that knife I just suggested) a giant magnet for treasure hunting |
small box with adjustable wrench, duct tape, 4 in 1 screwdriver, pliers, etc.
don't forget some really fat chicks to maximize wake and food to feed them (no cheetos) |
good call on the first aid kit but if you can't duct it...........Seriously though electrical tape is the best band aid ever made
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Ice luge
Shot ski Funnels Large cooler Gas powered blender |
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It must weight alot too!
I thought those things were bigger? http://www.gasblender.com/party_boat.jpg |
Extra prop?
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A tool box is a good item to have . The way to get a good tool box going is. Just start thinking about the items you might need. I have found the Pre made tool kits have a ton of stuff that YOU DONT need and Very little of what you do need. That's why you need to custom make you own one. Start with the soft bag style. They are soft so they will not hurt your interior. They are easy to pull in and out of your boat Ect.
Some items I didn't see on some of the posts Small Flash light A "Throw" (personal life preserve) Fire suppressor. Leatherman (Multi tool) |
I would recommend 2 paddles instead of just 1. Every time I've actually had to use a paddle when a boat ran out of gas or had engine trouble I've wished the boat owner had 2 instead of just 1.
Some other things not already mentioned that you might want: boat cleaner/vinyl cleaner/vinyl conditioner extra towels throwable life preserver (a requirement in at least some states) inboard engine flusher (if you don't have flush kit installed) floating keychain stuff for tow-vehicle and trailer that you may not already have: air compressor hitch wheel chaulks adapter for plugging the trailer's lights and brakes into your tow-vehicle (probably a 5-straight-pins to a big-circular thing) As for your anchor question, based on opinions I've seen in other threads here I bought a box anchor for my first boat that I just got. (http://www.slideanchor.com/Hlm_ShopI...1-c5e749bb8688) I got the "small." |
Anchor Buddy, Sand Spike, extra rider down flag, fire ex,
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Floating knife for cutting rope off shaft. As noted before don't ask.
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Trailer straps so If you get in a wreck the boat will stay on the trailer.
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Shawndoggy! thats a mirror image of my list!! LOL And Chatt, Love the boob ballast!!
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Think about spending some extra money on a good anchor, these are awesome. Throw it out and forget about it, they wont pull up in high wind conditions...
http://www.slideanchor.com/hlm_shopi...1-c5e749bb8688 Also... to add to Shawns list, extra drain plug, extra cheap pair of sunglasses in glove box (you will need them someday when either someone breaks yours or they go over into the lake), gorilla tape (stuff is amazing), extra cell phone charger. |
I also keep a fresh superglue on board for any skin lacerations that aren't too bad
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As mentioned a good multi-tool, bottle opener, koozies (you can never have too many), zip-ties (came in handy for broken bikini hooks/clasp a couple times on my boat), and a loud whistle (in case your horn stops working you're still legal or for emergency).
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X2 on the box anchor. Extra suntan lotion. X2 on the insurance and regs. Congrats on the new boat
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Jeff, congrats on the new boat. What'd you get?
I've got quite a bit of stuff that I might be willing to get rid of...extra bumpers, extra life jackets, throwable, extra ropes, an anchor or two, and possibly some other stuff. It was all stuff I used for my 2000 Xstar. The G23 is a lot bigger, and I decided to beef up the equipment as well. |
A class on how to run a boat. Seriously. It amazes me how many people I meet who buy boats and really have no clue about how to run them, rules of the road, etc.
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Anybody suggest jumper cables yet? Those are important.
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One other thing to have on any boat is some good cleaner and vinyl conditioner. I have used Boat Bling's products for the last two seasons, and could not be happier. Each and every time I use my boat I wipe the hull down with Hot Sauce to get all of the grime and water spots off. I also use the Vinyl Sauce and Conditioning Sauce on my interior to keep it clean and protected. Many people screw up their new vinyl by using harsh chemicals to clean theri interior and strip the protectants from the vinyl. Boat Bling's sauces don't do that. I've owned numerous ski/wakeboard boat since the late 90's, and one thing I've learned over the years is that the best way to keep your investment in great shape is to keep high quality cleaning products on board at all times.
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I use boat bling too and love their vinyl sauce and conditioning sauce. I use vinyl sauce every time we use it, and conditioning sauce when I put it back in the storage unit at end of weekend. Good stuff!
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snorkle set and dive knife.
anchor spare wake rope. 4 dock lines fender/bumpers. |
Gas station sunglasses; boat towel; asprine/motrin; tums; pepto; and solo cups.
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Fat Girls and cheetos!!!
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flares/flare gun
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Extra gear I have on the boat at all times. (life jackets, Type IV throwable, bumpers, standard gear)
Anchor and Chain extra rope Toolbox Flashlight Extra dock lines First Aid kit Battery charger/jumper bungie cords paper towels in ziplock bag 3 bottle openers in different places Extra orange flag air compressor Locking carbiner |
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I dont think it has been mentioned.
- extra impeller for your jabsco or extra motor for your aerator pump (depending on your system) - spare serpentine belt (they are cheap and take minutes to replace but could ruin your weekend if you shred one) - little packet of dielectric grease - little hand pump for airing up deflated bumpers - cheap DC air mattress inflater for days you wanna chill on floaties (OR TUBING!! whoo) I keep a lot of tune up type stuff on hand or buy double when I do buy it so I have an extra. Then when I need it again I dont have to look up part numbers. It always seems to be a headache to get certain things. Obviously I dont keep these items on the boat Spark plugs wires distributor cap oil filter |
Toilette paper, Benedryl, big band aids and meat tenderizer are must have.
Corkscrew, bottle opener and a lighter. You would not believe how many friends can be made simply by having a lighter. |
+1 for putting paper towels in a ziplock. Just had to throw a fresh roll away cuz it was soaked
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A container of Kirkland Signature baby wipes is handy too. Good to wipe the boat down with in addition to sticky fingers.
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These boat bumpers are awesome...they're not abrasive like the rubber ones that I've found always mar/scratch your gelcoat. O and a floating beer pong table always comes in handy!
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Love the funny pics, but on a serious note... I will not leave the dock without a tow rope ready to go in the front of the boat. Perhaps this is more needed in the delta but if my boat motor dies, I will need to find someone to save me from the wrap rock ASAP.
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I didn't see sun screen.Ipod and a battery [pwr adapter] powered vacuum.Flares and a fire extinguisher.
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Can you imagine the cost and storage you would need if you bought every product that people have mentioned thus far?
Sun Screen Ipod Battery Powered Vacuum Tow Ropes Boat Bumpers Floating Beer Pong Table Baby Wipes Paper Towerls in a Ziplock Toilet paper Benedryl Lighter Band Aids Impeller for boat Impeller for ballast Serpentine Belt Dialectric Grease Hand Air Pump Anchor Tool Box Flashlight Dock Lines First Aid Kit Batter Charger / Jumper box Bungie Cord Bottle Openers Orange Flag Air Compressor (wtf) Locking Caribiner Flare Gun Sunglasses Towel Pepto Bismal Red Solo Cups Snorkel / Dive Set Spare wake rope Fenders / Bumpers Boat Clearning Products Jumper Cables Super glue Spare Drain Plug Gorilla Tape Phone Charger Trailer Straps Floating Knife Anchor Buddy Fire Extinguisheer 2 paddles Engine Flush Kit Throwable Life preserver Floating keychain Flaslight Leatherman Full tool box Spare Prop Electrical Tape Duct Tape Spare Fuses Large Cooler Giant Magnet Extra Life Vests Thta should be about it.. Looks like this should only cost you as much as the boat and then you'll need a dinghy to store it all.. Perfect! :D |
And I didn't even add in the foolish stuff.
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I think I have most of that list in my boat. Extra ballast.
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Ha ha, yeah, I just bought my first boat, so I'm very interested in this thread. However, I don't think there's any way I could fit even half of the stuff on this list in my boat, so there's going to have to be some picking and choosing.
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Aside from a compressor and battery box which I would take on long trips in tow vehicle I literally have everything on that list, except I have a 12v vac.
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I have a good portion of that list.
I forgot. I carry a extra winch strap for the trailer as well. |
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I'm impressed. Bryce - you dont have half of this stuff on your boat. |
i bring a an extra boat incase mine blows up and sinks
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^^^hahahahha
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No flare gun or magnet but yea
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If you have a spare prop better have a prop puller and some wrenches..
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I always have a soft lunch cooler with my bong and my jar ganja in it and a towel to keep them safe. And as far as a par get a paddle surfing one they are awesome!
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Paddle^^
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Garvey's getting a boat? Nice! Jeff, give me the details, ballast, wedge, hours, you got any pics? It's been my experience that no matter how well you plan, you'll forget something for at least the first 4-5 trips out. By now everyone's weighed in so I;m not gonna bother- but if you need help getting it ready for the year, let me know. Make sure you repack the trailer bearings and have the seals changed right away- generally these get overlooked- and having burned an axle myself, it's no fun to deal with.
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zip tie your plug to your steering wheel and it'll save you atleast 1 trip back to the house at some point
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No one mentioned beer coozies yet. I'm appalled.
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Here's my list....yeah - I went a little overboard but actually use it every trip so I don't forget something.
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Its been mentioned before but see if the trailer has tie down straps and/or if the tie downs are included. Order some before you pick it up if not. It amazes me how many boats are sold without tie downs and some sort of back up in the front of the trailer in case of strap failure, i.e. an additional chain attached to the boat from the trailer.
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