Camping trip Necessities

[Kevin_B]

Whats up, I'm heading on an all weekend camping trip this weekend to a lake that does not have a lot of civilization around, especially a nautique dealer. I know there are a few marinas on the lake so i can get the bare essentials if need be. My question is other than gear ( boards, jackets, ropes, anchor, fenders) and what I need to camp, what boat specific stuff do I need. I was thinking basic tools like a few wrenches and screw drivers but any other suggestion will be strongly considered and probably thrown on board. Thanks, I'm stoked for the weekend.

[2004196]

Necessities

Kevin,

I carry an extra belt, oil filter and a couple quarts of oil, impeller, prop, prop nut and key way, prop puller, gas filter and of course, extra cash. I have all the tools needed to change any of the above items should the need arise.

[Kevin_B]

Dang man you really are prepared, I don't think I'm going to be able to make all of that happen but Im gonna try. Thanks for the input. Greatly appreciated.

[DealsGapCobra]

Talk about well prepared! For things like this I usually take a few very basic tools, cash and a credit card. A better choice would be to go with someone like 2004196

[2004196]

Necessities

Yes, I have been called a little anal, go figure. We sometimes go cross State also to a fairly remote river/area (70 miles to any real parts) and it's just easier to expect the unexpected than to ruin a great day/weekend.

[srock]

I'm not sure why you would need an oil filter. Perhaps oil if you burn it but a fuel filter would be a better choice.

I would take a couple of replacement hoses or repair clamps of different sizes and a sharp knife. Been there many times over the years. Typically hoses break at the fitting so they can be cut and reattached in a pinch. Also, a mask is essential if you every get your prop fouled, debris in the intake or if you carry a spare prop and have to fix it in the water.

A spare impeller is a must have, spare belt, duct tape, rain poncho, and another favorite a circuit tester. One of those with a light and probe. I've used them multiple time to identify trailer light problems, fuse issues, twice to jump a faulty ignition switch, and to find stereo, light or switch faults or grounds.

Others items from past experiences, you should know how to bypass the starter solenoid with a screwdriver, banging on the starter will free a stuck bendix, and a dead alternator will render you dead in the water once the battery dies. Lastly you should stick some Jack Daniels in a hidden space in case you have to ride out a long night.

[intrlaz]

An emergency pump with long tubing and long wires can be helpful. Can be used as an extra bilge in the event of a failure, and I actually used mine recently as a sprayer to clean out my raw water strainer after we sucked up a bunch of mud.

[srock]

^^ That's a good one too. I used mine to feed the engine and limp home when my cooling pump failed. Flooded the bilge and held the pump to the intake line and idled two miles home.

[maxpower220]

I was thinking towels, a tent, a small stove with propane cans, plastic utensils, trash bags, and a pottie tent with TP.


If you boat has proper maintenance done, there is no reason to expect it to break. As I always have a spare impeller in the boat along with a few basic tools, there isn't anything extra that I would bring: that's just me though.

[Sephmu]

This might be an obvious one....but i always keep a long set of quality jumper cables, if not for myself, for someone else.

And of course, "The Jack" is always good backup plan!!