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I carry my knife, powder wind checker, fine thread wind checker, surveyors tape (aprox 5'), compass, thermacell and refills, backup release(don't forget to practice with it guys), a variety of scents, chap stick, extra pull rope, tree stand stabilizing strap, head lamp,very small note pad and pencil, food and waterbottle(for all day hunts only).
If I can't get it into my pockets and maybe a small fanny pack, I don't need it when I'm hunting.
TV hunters have to have backpacks to haul all the crap. er. products (yeah, that's it!) that their sponsors want used on the show. Including the pack manufacturer!
-Cable ties.
-Appropriate fuel/water seperator filter.
-Appropriate spanners/multi grips/screwdrivers.
-roll of tape.
-?Spark plug and spark plug spanner.
-Can WD40.
-Spare DI oil. more
We carry a set of spanners and screwdrivers and extra bits ( globes, fuses, wire split pins, spark plugs, spare fuel filters, fuel pump kit) , but over the years they have been used a lot more on other boats than ours. We have jumper leads - a long set
We have a 2007 90HP Mercury Oprimax that has just 97hrs on the clock and has just had the 100Hr service.
I'm with coastguard and one membership covers the state of QLD ( pretty much) more
Don't forget a set of tools and basic replacement parts for the boat. Spare hoses and clamps, extra “V” belts, spark plugs and pump impellers are all good to have on board. Breaking down far from shore can put you in as much jeopardy as heavy weather or a boating accident. For that reason, carry enough emergency food and water to sustain you and your passengers for several days if rescue is delayed. [links]
Provision your boat with life jackets that you and your passengers will wear. Modern life jackets – in contrast to the traditional orange "horse collar" styles – are unobtrusive and can be comfortable enough to wear throughout an offshore voyage. A life jacket that is worn at all times helps protect a boater who is thrown unexpectedly into the water or is too injured to swim. Bright colors and personal signaling devices – such as a mirror, whistle, or day/night flare in the pocket – aid in recovery, too. Larger boats can even carry a small life raft that can automatically deploy in the event of capsizing. here
Accidents are possible even with the best preparation, however, so here’s your emergency-gear shopping list: more
While it can't be said for certain that these preparations or carrying additional gear would save lives in an offshore emergency, there is no question that responsible behaviors such as acquiring boating education, conducting a risk assessment, filing a float plan, and carrying well-maintained equipment, like an EPIRB, can add to your safety no matter when or where you boat. [links]
Experienced boaters conduct a simple risk assessment before each trip, considers the capacity of the boat, the experience of the crew and any potential hazards that may arise. Of particular importance to offshore anglers is the weather, because it can change dramatically in the time it takes a small vessel to transit between home port and favorite fishing grounds. If any value in a risk assessment is too high, a boat trip offshore should be canceled or modified.
Along with carrying a towing hose clamp it is important to bring a 40’ rope. Forty feet is the adequate length for towing a watercraft behind a vessel. It will allow the vessel to reach its plane and have a more stable ride. You can find 40’ rope at your local hardware store for around $15. [links]
One of the most important tools to carry with you whenever you are riding is a towing hose clamp. This important hose clamp will allow you to be towed by another vessel. If you do not have this clamp while your ski is towed, your jet pump will fill up with water and you could get water in your cases, hydrolocking your engine. This hose clamp can be purchased on many sites for around $10. here
In an article by The Intrepid Cottager, we’re provided a great (and quick) list of emergency tools to always keep with us: more
One of the most common problems riders run into when out riding is getting an object stuck in the jet pump. Carrying a long pry bar and needle nose forceps have proven countless times to be the best in getting debris out of your jet pump while in the water. You can find these tools at any local hardware store for around $20. [links]
With the warm weather already brewing in most states, many riders will start bringing their watercraft out of storage and riding them often. With the thrills and adrenaline that you get while you ride, those can quickly go away if something foul happens to the motor or the body of your watercraft. Many things can go wrong when out riding no matter what the manufactures guarantee.