TOPIC: Tool kit suggestions

I need to put together a good on-board tool/parts kit. I have an extensive collection that is in the truck, but is too big to take a long. Outside of the obvious (screw driver, pliers, adjustable wrench, needle-nose), what would you recommend?

Evidently, everything but the kitchen sink!
www.fiberglassics.com/glassic-forums/mercury-outpost/what-do-you-keep-in-your-engine-emergency-kit#7118
(and I feel certain if there was room, we'd bring the sink too.)

In addition to your list: A spare prop and ALL hardware to install it, electrical tape (smaller and almost as good as duct tape), sharp pocket knife, spare plugs and wrench, zip ties. Think about any repairs you are capable of doing on the water without parts, or with whatever parts you may bring, and tool up appropriately.

My kicker motor..

I compiled this list from a thread a few years ago. I take NO credit for it. Sorry for any repeated stuff, I didn't edit it.

spare plugs (pre-gapped and then re-boxed with the protection)
plug wrench
pliers
cutters
screwdriver with multiple interchangeable tips
crescent wrench
electrical tape
flashlight (small LED Maglite)
hex key for adjusting the trim tab
duct tape
roll of heavy gauge safety wire
vice grips
cell Phone
good trolling motor and battery


Box Wrench set 3/16 up to 5/8
Socket Set to Match Box Wrenches plus spark plug socket (don't forget the ratchet)
Philips Head and Regular Head screw drivers (several sizes)
Vice Grips, Needle Nose and Reg Pliers
Wire Cutters/Strippers and Wire Crimpers
Elect & Duct Tape
Battery Post Cleaner
Starting Fluid
Penetrating Oil
Spark Plugs
Crocus/Emery Cloth
Zip Ties
Small Hammer
In Line Fuel Filter or H2O Sep Fuel Filter canister
Spare coil or other important electronic component you can change should your main on fail.
Spare Prop
Oars/Paddles
Cell Phone/Radio
Flares
Anchor
Rope for towing

all that crap would sink the mantaray. hehe

A cell phone and good tow rope. Also a cooler full of refreshments while waiting for the tow.LOL

elgindave wrote:

A cell phone and good tow rope. Also a cooler full of refreshments while waiting for the tow.LOL

thats right up my alley dave,

I bought a tool kit in a small molded case at Harbor Freight for the boat. I need to add a few things (like spark plugs), but it's a good all around tool kit for travel in general. I think it cost me 30 bucks.

Frank

in my cruiser i carried a extra battery,and a trolling motor,and had to use it twice,once just because i forgot to close the vent in my gas tank and water got in,i got out in the middle of the lake and stalled it,but it was a valuable lesson.john

Don't forget 3-4' of 14 ga. wire