Putting together set of tools that I might need in boat. Anything you guys recommend other than ratchet set, screwdrivers, and electrical tape?

I would add spare fuses. Different electrical connectors and crimping tool. Also a BIG flat head screwdriver Incase your trim gets stuck down.

Extra Spark Plugs(and socket to change them), wire, extra bulb for navigation lights..

Duct tape, paracord and a pistol. Good pliers, hook cutter dikes, strong needle nose pliers.

Prop wrench, may want some wrenches to go with the ratchet set for tight locations.

Stainless Steel plastic lock nuts, bolts and screws in various sizes. Package of zip ties. Battery tester. Set of wheel bearings, seals and races with tools to do the job on the road if you travel a lot. That would be: heavy file, med. size puller, tub of grease, hand cleaner, hammer, wood block, shop towels. These items are kept in the truck tool box. A spare hub with all this already loaded inside it is nice. Just bolt it on and you are ready to go.

I have a spare Belg. pump with gator clips and 5 ft. hose attached just in case I get caught in another situation where the pumps quit working in a storm. Also carry spare trolling motor prop, shear pin and nut.

Jumper cables if you don't already have some in another compartment.

I carry spare engine bolts. Long ones from jackplate to hull then short ones for motor to jackplate. I also carry a heavy duty ratchet strap. With the strap I can help lift my engine towards the boat by hooking to the transom eyes or seat post ect. Also carry a thermal blanket and fire starting equipment for fishing in the winter.

jumper cables. You can jump off of the trolling batteries if you have to.

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Responses so far pretty much covered everything I bring. Only things I would add would be a spare trailer winch handle and a spare set of plugs/sockets for your trailer light connections. Those can be kept in the truck though

Tow rope.

If you have a hot foot it's a good idea to carry an extra spring or you can be idling for a while!

spare light bulbs, extra shear pin for TM, voltmeter / continuity tester, if you drive an old boat get an extra trim relay they will go eventually and could end your day if you don't have a replacement handy, its a small, cheap part and 30-second fix if you have one onboard.

+ everything d harper mentioned for the trailer. its nice to know you can do an axle-out rebuild on the side of the road if you have to, it could turn a situation from a wasted day to just a pain in the azz. throw in a bar for extra torque in case you get a seized lug nut that won't respond to a 4-way. oh yeah you will need a roll of paper towels handy if you have to replace bearings/seals on the road.

and a roll of duct tape. if you can't fix it with duct tape, you aren't using enough duct tape.

This topic comes up every now and then: Here is my list:

While it may not all be in the boat, others can be in the truck


*Fire Extinguisher (Required)
*PFD's (Required)
*Registration (Required)
*Throwable PFD (Required)
*Whistle or Horn (Required)
4-Way Tire Tool
Advil/Tylenol
Allergy Medicine
Anchor
Baby Wipes
Boat Oil
Camera Batteries
Cell Phone
Contact Solution
Contacts
Dikes (Wire Cutters)
Duct Tape
Electrical Tape
Extra Cotter Pins for Prop
Extra Set of clothes (for time of year)
Extra Trolling Motor Mounting Expansion Bolts
Extra Trolling Motor Prop
Extra Trolling Motor Prop Nut
Extra Trolling Motor Prop Shear Pin
Extra Trolling Motor Rope
First Aid Kit
Flare Gun
Flashlight
Food (Non Perishable)
Fuses (Assortment Buss and other)
Gloves
Grease Gun
Hand Sanitizer
Hat
Hide a Key for Truck (locked out at boat ramp)
Hose Clamps
Jack (Check to make sure jack will fit under trailer)
Jumper Cables
Lighter
Matches
Paddle
Phone Charger
Pliers
Prop Lock
Prop Wrench
Rain Gear
Rear Running Light
Rolaids
Rope
Screwdriver-Phillips & Flat (small and large)
Sharp Knife
Small Wire Brush
Sockets
Spare Boat Key
Spare Boat Plug
Spare bulbs (Anchor/Navigation)
Spare Prop or Spare Hub Kit
Spare Storage Box Key
Spare Wheal Bearings
Stripping/Crimping Pliers
Sun Glasses
Sunscreen
Super Glue (For deeper cuts, works very nice)
TP
Trim Solenoid
Water
Wire Connectors
Wrenches (Open End)
Zip Ties
Ziploc Bags