What should I cary onboard?

How about a half wet-suit. Here in Michigan, the water is COLD until June.

We also carry a telescopic boat hook, bottled H2O, Needle/thread, 100 MPH tape, a can of WD40 or silicon spray and an emergency bottle of RUM :)
 
surfinjoe said:
How about a half wet-suit. Here in Michigan, the water is COLD until June.

We also carry a telescopic boat hook, bottled H2O, Needle/thread, 100 MPH tape, a can of WD40 or silicon spray and an emergency bottle of RUM :)
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I've got a friend who is a delivery captain and he carries a dry suit because he never is certain about the condition of some of the big boats he delivers beginning each spring. He bought the suit early in his career after deliverying a large Carver to Michigan from Wisconsin. The boat experienced some sort of system failure and took on water (probably in the high 40s at the time) and just made it into the slings of a marina in Michigan in the nick of time. He did check the boat out before leaving, but must have missed something. I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough.
 
Very true! I boat on Lake St. Clair and have used my 1/2 suit several times to 'look' under the boat. Once my tubing rope got caught on the outdrive and I had to take a dip to free it....water was around 55 deg.....sure glad I had something to keep me from hypothermia!

sbw1 said:
I've got a friend who is a delivery captain and he carries a dry suit because he never is certain about the condition of some of the big boats he delivers beginning each spring. He bought the suit early in his career after deliverying a large Carver to Michigan from Wisconsin. The boat experienced some sort of system failure and took on water (probably in the high 40s at the time) and just made it into the slings of a marina in Michigan in the nick of time. He did check the boat out before leaving, but must have missed something. I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough.
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"I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough." [/quote]


Therory sounds good about the dry suit vs the wet suit, but I would think that you would want to have a shot of air in your dry suit to insulate you from the cold water. Are you saying that you would would be driving your boat with your dry suit and hood c/w scuba tank? I can clearly visulize this, but you just have to send us some pics for clarity. Don't forget your mask, snorkle & fins. :grin:






 
Everyone else has pretty much covered it...I'll just add Beef Eaters Gin, Absolute Vodka, Capt. Morgan, Cuervo Gold, Advil....not in that order.
 
Add "Rescue Tape" if its not on the list.
Will fix split engine coolant hoses....(dont ask how I know).
 
electricaldoctor said:
"I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough."
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Therory sounds good about the dry suit vs the wet suit, but I would think that you would want to have a shot of air in your dry suit to insulate you from the cold water. Are you saying that you would would be driving your boat with your dry suit and hood c/w scuba tank? I can clearly visulize this, but you just have to send us some pics for clarity. Don't forget your mask, snorkle & fins. :grin:






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Dry suits keep you warm in cold water. You float on the surface, stay dry and warm and wait for your emergency locator beacon to lead rescuers to your location. You don't wear them unless there is an emergency. Some people stuff plastic trash bags in the arms and legs to make them easier to put on in a short period of time.
 
I also carry a spare starter for my mains, sounds like over kill but had one go bad my first season in my 340, boat was in three years old with 80 hrs at the time. I wasn't far from my marina so no big deal, but if far from base or on a trip can save losing a day. On a V-Drive it sits right on top so can be swapped out in 10 minutes, if you have one.
 
sbw1 said:
Therory sounds good about the dry suit vs the wet suit, but I would think that you would want to have a shot of air in your dry suit to insulate you from the cold water. Are you saying that you would would be driving your boat with your dry suit and hood c/w scuba tank? I can clearly visulize this, but you just have to send us some pics for clarity. Don't forget your mask, snorkle & fins. :grin:
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Who needs a dry/wet suit???? this is how I roll:wow:

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firecadet613 said:
If you've got a genset, Kohler makes a SeaSpares kit with misc. spare items you'll need for quick repairs. It comes in a nice hard plastic water-resistant container that has extra room in it. I keep all my spare bulbs, fuses, fluids, and filters in there. I also have a small tool bag with a small socket set, and a few small hand tools that would be useful for an on the go repair.
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Where do you get the sea spares kit? I've not been able to find it online. Perhaps searching under the wrong title.
 
Kohler kits

See this chart;

http://www.kohlerpower.com/common/pdfs/seaSpares.pdf

Find your generator then look down on the chart to find your kit

5E Kohler Generator = Kohler kit # GM12310

5ECD Kohler generator = Kohler kit # GM48014

Kits are about $100'ish.


With the above brochure as a guide, you could build your own kit if that is your goal. The chart lists all items in the kit.

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Photo from http://www.partsfortechs.com
 
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Just FYI….using these kits as my guide plus my own experience I put together additional kits for my main engines, adding items like is in the kits including a serpentine belt, IAC + gasket, impeller, oil, drive fluid and more, then a kit for the head (duck valves) and various other onboard systems plus the correct tooling.

Doing most of my maintenance has helped me learn what tools to keep onboard as well as knowing what to do.

So cost savings is a reason for DIY ‘do it yourself’ maintenance however so is seamanship a.k.a learning. Please see this post: http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40100
 
I have to agree the moon was shining bright. I wonder how much booze it took? The best think to bring along is do your maintenance in the spring and fall. If you think there may be a problem, either replace it or bring a spare. I have found in 35 years of boating, minimal tools, mostly for other people who do not spend the time doing preventative maintenance. If you go out and something does not feel or sound right, go back and check it out.

The old saying, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!
 
You only need two things: WD40 if it doesn't move and should. Duct tape if it does move and shouldn't. :thumbsup:
 
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