Must have Gear

[RTS DC]

New to inboards, not to boating.
Other than lifejackets, dock lines, buoy's etc... What are your must have items on your G?



2016 G23

[swatguy]

1)Prop puller , wrench , and cotter pin. Unlike I/o's........ you need special tool pop the prop off.

2) impeller for the engine , no ryhme or reason when they go, but this simple item item can ruin a weekend . Always have a spare in hand and the rolls to change it. I don't know the exact tools required on the newer engines. But you'll want pair of needle nose pliers for sure

[charlesml3]

Yea, what swatguy said. That's the only real difference switching to inboards. You have to decide if you're going to purchase a spare prop and keep it around. It's a debate. They're expensive.

-Charles

[James]

I keep a pair a swim googles and a pocket knife on board to free the prop of the tow rope on those rare but dreaded days.

[Evening Shade]

I would add an impeller puller to the list of tools. It will make changing the impeller MUCH easier. I think they cost about $50-60, but you might find one cheaper on eBay.

[Evening Shade]

I keep a pair a swim googles and a pocket knife on board to free the prop of the tow rope on those rare but dreaded days.

Yes for sure! It's nice to have a pair of good wire cutters as well. The expensive wakeboard ropes are very hard to cut especially if they get wrapped around the prop shaft. Wire cutters come in handy here. I wish I didn't know this so well, but I've had to do it a couple of times.

[wakejunky]

A couple of oars, stereo fuses, extra oil, rags, basic tools, extra dock lines, anchor with anchor buddy and inflatable bouy with ball pump, cleaning solution, towel to clean with, binoculars, bottle opener, can coozies for your beers.

[Schwiiing]

a small selection of zip ties, a extra fuel key, a spare water filter o-ring, a few bandaids, chapstick, and plenty of sunscreen. I also like to keep some solo cups and a few extra trash bags on board.

[bandit628]

I like to keep a shoe bag on my boat. All the sandles/shoes go in at the start of the day. Keeps all the dirt from getting on the carpet. Although most people in here probably have a private dock where they leave shoes at. ...maybe one day.

[Wake.BC]

On top of everything that has been said above, have some seat cleaners on hand. It's always nice to be able to clean something up or just give them a quick wipe down.

Everyone seems to have there own preference, from babes, Hot sauce and 303. All work great.


Sent from my iPhone using PLT Nautique

[RTS DC]

I agree, coozies - very important
Prop. Are people changing it in the water? Ive never been in a situation where Ive needed to change a prop in 15 years. Where I live now I see a lot of debris that I get lucky to miss.

I will buy an extra impeller. I keep all my cleaning products on the boat and a chamois for wipe downs. We trailer so I keep 4 = 1 per kid to dry her off when done.

We always have a case of water on the boat, several 200' ropes, extra long jumper cables,

[Evening Shade]

I don't think most people are changing props in the water although I'm sure it could be done.

Most of the time when a prop gets damaged its not bad enough that you can't make it back to a boat ramp to change it. Its just nice to have a spare prop to use while your damaged prop is being repaired.

[jshack01]

Lots of good feedback above. One thing new I'm taking with me this summer is a 3/6mil sheet plastic pack large enough to throw over the boat should a storm come along. I saw some small packages that would fit in my glove box yet would cover my boat for like $7 at Home Depot. I got caught in a heck of a downpour last year and had to seek refuge under some sketchy trees. Took my carpet 3 days to dry out. Cheap insurance.

[homer12]

jshack01, I'm interested to know more about your idea of the sheet plastic. Are you just talking basic visqueen like covering up carpet/furniture when painting? How would you keep it from flying off the boat with a little wind or heavy rain? I like your idea though. I hate having a soaked boat

[lucky7t]

I keep goggles , pocket knife with a string on it to wrap around my wrist ..

Didn't see anyone chime in on good anchor . I recommend a good box anchor


Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk