Noob-Necessities needed?

BellevilleMXZ

So being this is my first boat, other than the obvious safety items required, what should one carry on a boat? Going to score a decent tool kit, to keep on board, duct tape, some electrical wire, spare impeller, fuel filter.........what else? With duoprops, what does one carry as a spare? I don't really have a G note for good spares? Don't forget, noob here, so while it may be obvious to you, might not to me. ;-)

Black_Diamond

Engine and outdrive oil. Not worth spare props with duoprop. 

Michael T

I have a small sealed Rubbermaid tote for boat "fluids" (ok you guys no smart a** cracks with that one  lol) like: 1 liter of engine oil and small bottles of drive gear lube, trim pump oil and power steering fluid. Because my engines have heat exchangers I carry a liter of coolant as well. Some extra fuses, electrical tape, zip ties, Some velcro straps of varying sizes, cleaning rags, a couple of extra mooring lines, two boat hooks, couple of  extra small led flashlights, Startron gas additive, waste tank treatment to add each time the tank is pumped, small medical kit, usb cell phone charger. a couple of special purpose absorbent mats to catch any engine fluids that might leak into the bilge.

LaRea

Double-check that you have a full set of safety equipment:
http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=v-dept&category=virtual-safety-check

Assuming you have a GPS/chartplotter, check the "born on" date of the map chip.  If it's from 2012 or earlier, replace/update it with fresh "post-Sandy" charts.  Also, get a paper chartbook to keep on the boat.

Consider getting a handheld VHF radio as a backup.

Black_Diamond

This is a tough list to respond too.  So much of all the 'stuff' I carry was added piece by piece over the years as-needed. 

Start with all your safety gear, the handhelf VHF is a great idea.
Basic maintenance items oil, etc.
Then just add as needed...

andyd

In no particular order:

Raw water impeller
"Fan" belt
Fuses
Spare breaker
Can of WD40 (duh!)
Roll of silicon Rescue tape
Engine oil
Gear oil
Coolant
Can of carb cleaner
JB weld epoxy, quick set
Hand held mirror
Tow service membership card

Andy

LaRea

Yeah, the spare serpentine belt is a good idea.  

rasbury

When this list gets putting together, assuming he can get all this crap on a 270 without buying a bigger boat, this needs to be added to the frequently asked questions!

MarkB

I put this list together for another post a few months back:

For the cabin:
- glasses, travel mugs, plates, cereal bowls, eating utensils
- small pot to boil water in
- pans
- cooking utensils (spoons, tongs)
- scissors
- cutting knife
- cutting board
- fire lighter
- tupperware containers
- foil
- garbage bags
- zip lock bags
- tassimo coffee machine
- sugar sacks
- salt and pepper, and any other seasoning you like
- creamers to keep in the fridge
- drinks
- hotdogs to keep in the freezer
- ketchup, mustard
- towels (beach and bathroom, face clothes)
- dish cloths, dish drying cloths, dish scrub pad
- soap dispenser for dishes and one with hand soap for head
- for blankets we just use camping sleeping bags
- pillows, get some decent ones for sleeping on
- popcorn for the microwave
- snacks like chips, rice crispy squares, energy bars
- travel games like backgammon, chess and/or cards
- hand vac
- toiletry bag with extra tooth brushes, tooth paste, deodorant, etc. to leave on the boat.
- fold up hair dryer
- keep extra jackets on board.
- fold up grocery bags in case you need to walk to pick up stuff at a convenience store.
- medical aid kit with bandages, headache tablets, gravol, nose sprays, polysporene, etc.

For the cockpit:

- safety equipment
- magma grill and utensils
- fold up chairs
- fold up table
- towel clips (holds your towels to the bimini)
- binoculars
- cleaning products (plexis, vinyl care, general purpose, boat soap)
- bug spray (mosquito spray for body) and pesticide (spiders mainly).
- rags to clean and sponges
- extra motor oil, gear lube, power trim fluids
- bucket and telescopic cleaning brush
- tools (screw driver, pliers, wrenches, socket set, tape measure, file, small drill, electrical tape, screws, bolts, fuses, glue, grease, tie wire, tie straps, etc). 
- multimeter (AC and DC current, ohm readings).
- flash light or head lamp
- citronella candle lamps to deter bugs
- jumper battery (portable 12V battery with built in compressor).
- 110V extension chord
- hose and spray nozzle.

Enjoy! 

BellevilleMXZ

Great lists guys thanks!

Michael T

I also carry a couple of extra ring clamps for hoses but can use a zip tie in an emergency and I carry something I hope I never need. It is a plastic bin of repair putty that the USCG uses to plug a leak in the hull. This stuff is malleable so I think it is better than wooden bungs although I think they now make soft bungs.