Outfitting a new boat?

[Dirtbag]

So I have made a shopping list to go out and buy all the stuff we need for our new boat. Hoping you guys can tell me what I am missing or just some items that are great to have on the boat.

8 Orange Life Vests
4 Ski Vests
6 FENDERS for docking and tie ups
Oar
Flag
(6) Dock Ropes (25 ft ea)
(2) Tie Downs for back of boat to trailer (talk to Bob about Install)
(2) Throw Cushion + 50 foot rope
First Aid Kit
Box Anchor
Slide Anchor
Anchor rope (100 ft?)
Small tool set
Ski Rope
(2) Fire Extinguishers
Shore Spike
Horn
Spotlight
Power Air Pump
Engine oils fluids
Cleaning materials on board
teatherball to attach to anchor.
Softside Cooler (from Bob)
Plastic storage containers
Plastic storage container (foot wash)
Possible Need for extra Charger (JIC)
Towels Plus
Spare Prop
Prop Wrench
Block of Wood
Flare gun?
Whistles x2

 

[hallett21]

Fire extinguisher

 

[scouter]

Horn or whistle.

 

[Rotten deal]

Slide anchor , shore spike for beaching

 

[UHHH SUCKA]

So I have made a shopping list to go out and buy all the stuff we need for our new boat. Hoping you guys can tell me what I am missing or just some items that are great to have on the boat.

8 Orange Life Vests
4 Ski Vests
4 Bumper Buoys for docking and tie ups
Oar
Flag
4 Dock Ropes (15 ft ea)
(2) Tie Downs for back of boat to trailer
Throw Cushion
First Aid Kit
Box Anchor
Anchor rope (100 ft?)
Small tool set
Ski Rope

I would add 2 more of the Bumper Buoys for that length of Boat. I have 2 throw cushions.....chances are when you need those its in an emergency for somebody. One for you and one for the person you are rescuing. In an emergency I don't think you are going to want to find your jacket and sit there and buckle up when every second counts or somebody is going under. I keep those things in arms reach on my boat because you just never know. That's just me though....

 

[bocco]

I like to keep trash bags on board. Also a cheap bathroom throw rug or two to put where people might step while boarding or loading.

 

[River Lynchmob]

You missed the most important items... ice chests!

 

[Advantage 1]

• Sun screen
  
• Wipe down towels
  
• Gel & vinyl cleaner / protector / wax, etc

 

[Icky]

Make that 2 fire extinguishers
Add a flashlight and a spot light
I would have a life Jacket for every seat u have. Then u never have to worry about having enough.
We keep towels on the boat, some for people to sit on and some to wipe down stuff.
I have two slide anchors, alot easier to use in shallow water than a box anchor. Also have the danik hooks for them, makes life easy.

 

[Dirtbag]

You missed the most important items... ice chests!

haha its already built in brotha

 

[Dirtbag]

Make that 2 fire extinguishers
Add a flashlight and a spot light
I would have a life Jacket for every seat u have. Then u never have to worry about having enough.
We keep towels on the boat, some for people to sit on and some to wipe down stuff.
I have two slide anchors, alot easier to use in shallow water than a box anchor. Also have the danik hooks for them, makes life easy.

so i have heard the box anchors are the best....you disagree and think slide is better?

 

[BigMike]

So I have made a shopping list to go out and buy all the stuff we need for our new boat. Hoping you guys can tell me what I am missing or just some items that are great to have on the boat.

8 Orange Life Vests
4 Ski Vests
4 Bumper Buoys for docking and tie ups
Oar
Flag
4 Dock Ropes (15 ft ea)
(2) Tie Downs for back of boat to trailer
Throw Cushion
First Aid Kit
Box Anchor
Anchor rope (100 ft?)
Small tool set
Ski Rope

For the tie downs on the back, have Bob or Extreme bolt them on the trailer. Makes it way easier than messing around with the regular ones. Also, get a power air pump for any inflatables you or the kids will use, easier than manually pumping up your tubes or floats. Lastly, keep cleaning products, rags, drive oil, and engine oil on the boat at all times. Never know when a bird will shit on the upholstery and you don't want to get caught far from a marina if you are low on any of the fluids. Learned my lesson on that one.

 

[Dirtbag]

For the tie downs on the back, have Bob or Extreme bolt them on the trailer. Makes it way easier than messing around with the regular ones. Also, get a power air pump for any inflatables you or the kids will use, easier than manually pumping up your tubes or floats. Lastly, keep cleaning products, rags, drive oil, and engine oil on the boat at all times. Never know when a bird will shit on the upholstery and you don't want to get caught far from a marina if you are low on any of the fluids. Learned my lesson on that one.

Dude the Gator Step looks awesome!!!!!!!!

 

[River Runnin]

Two things I won't be without!!...Windshield wipers and a Heater!

 

[Chili Palmer]

Get a tether ball and some rope to attach onto the box anchor so when you take off from your spot you can hook back up without having to pull the anchor and resetting it again.

 

[Dirtbag]

I like to keep trash bags on board. Also a cheap bathroom throw rug or two to put where people might step while boarding or loading.

we have a wash station on the front but last weekend i saw a guy that had a big plastic storage container that he filled up with a little water and put at the front of the boat as a little foot wash before you got on board. thought that was pretty smart.

 

[FlyByWire]

Even though your boat has built in coolers, get at least one soft sided cooler from shockwave. They use the good brand and they'll embroider their logo and your name or whatever else on them.

I 2nd the bolt on ratchet straps for the trailer. You can see them on Scotts build thread on his new trailer, and he had them on the one I picked up from him. Super convenient.

 

[Boat Bling]

Shockwave will probably hook you up with some product upon delivery but if they don't, message me and I'll send out a bottle of Hot Sauce on us. Just promise to have fun your first day out and not follow passengers around wiping up every fingerprint on the new toy, nobody likes that guy

-Zack

 

[Abc123]

Trash bags, paper towels, solo cups, straws (women like these for cocktails), bag of tools and bags of white and red rags.

 

[Dirtbag]

Shockwave will probably hook you up with some product upon delivery but if they don't, message me and I'll send out a bottle of Hot Sauce on us. Just promise to have fun your first day out and not follow passengers around wiping up every fingerprint on the new toy, nobody likes that guy

-Zack

Haha Zack...my dad might be that guy. Bob likes your stuff as well. We tend to go with whatever Bob says. Will come see you saturday at the show!

 

[Dirtbag]

Even though your boat has built in coolers, get at least one soft sided cooler from shockwave. They use the good brand and they'll embroider their logo and your name or whatever else on them.

I 2nd the bolt on ratchet straps for the trailer. You can see them on Scotts build thread on his new trailer, and he had them on the one I picked up from him. Super convenient.

definitely will talk to Bob on the straps. I havent noticed these on any of the trailers yet but will check next week when i go back.

 

[Icky]

so i have heard the box anchors are the best....you disagree and think slide is better?

I have a box anchor, and it works well. I also have two slide anchors, that i prefer to use in shallow water, beaches, sand bars etc.

 

[Dirtbag]

I have a box anchor, and it works well. I also have two slide anchors, that i prefer to use in shallow water, beaches, sand bars etc.

so being that we are in havasu and whenever we decide to stop will probably be in shallow water should we do the slide?

 

[Chili Palmer]

Get one of these and charge it up before each river trip - there's no worse feeling after hanging out in a cove all day listening to your tunes and around dusk you go to start you boat and it goes "click, click".

 

[riverroyal]

if you use the havasu supplied trash bags they have positioned around the lake make sure you turn them inside out. The Blue ink logos on the out side will bleed. Bitch getting it off interior.
get a beach umbrella, spike style.
Micro fibers
pasties

 

[Icky]

so being that we are in havasu and whenever we decide to stop will probably be in shallow water should we do the slide?

It's all about preference, and the area. Start with one box and a slide. Then maybe you'll think to yourself shit I wish I had two slide anchors, or maybe u won't.

 

[Dirtbag]

Get one of these and charge it up before each river trip - there's no worse feeling after hanging out in a cove all day listening to your tunes and around dusk you go to start you boat and it goes "click, click".

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we got 3 batteries one dedicated to the stereo so im hoping we should be good

 

[3queens]

attach at least 50' of rope to your throw cushion's (i use a light tie down rope)
nothing like throwing without being able to retrieve
also attach whistle's to your throw cushion's, distress signal compliant

must not forget

Grass
Gas
or ass
no one rides for free

 

[3queens]

;


i have one like this they are small and work great
fits in glove box

 

[River Lynchmob]

so being that we are in havasu and whenever we decide to stop will probably be in shallow water should we do the slide?

Definitely do one of each. And do a soft side cooler as someone else mentioned.

 

[Joe mama]

Good boat bitch makes thing easy and cheaper

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Get one of these and charge it up before each river trip - there's no worse feeling after hanging out in a cove all day listening to your tunes and around dusk you go to start you boat and it goes "click, click".

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I would suggest 1 or 2 of the small jump packs instead of a big old school one. Smaller, lighter, can be used to charge many things, and with the better lithium battery tech, they hold a charge better and are typically much more reliable.

For me, I'm even cheaper and more reliable. I just carry one of these. 😉

 

[milkmoney]

• Sun screen
  
• Wipe down towels
  
• Gel & vinyl cleaner / protector / wax, etc

Don't forget bbq and burgers

And a good cleaning guy [emoji106][emoji202]

 

[Advantage 1]

Don't forget bbq and burgers

And a good cleaning guy [emoji106][emoji202]

Perfect [emoji106] [emoji481]

 

[Chili Palmer]

I would suggest 1 or 2 of the small jump packs instead of a big old school one. Smaller, lighter, can be used to charge many things, and with the better lithium battery tech, they hold a charge better and are typically much more reliable.

For me, I'm even cheaper and more reliable. I just carry one of these. 

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I tried one of the zero gravity style jumpers and it didn't work, that's why I suggested the big one. Plus the little ones don't work on diesels either, in case the truck battery(ies) crap out.

 

[coolchange]

Verysharp knife maybe on a floating lanyard.
PS- docks have bumpers, boats have fenders😃

 

[fmo24]

We have a bunch of old baseball hats and a few t-shirts for people in case they forget or did not know to bring.

 

[Warlock1]

I would ditch the big orange life jackets. Get ones that actually fit the family and work well. They will take up less space and you'll feel more secure while wearing them. Don't cheap out on something designed to save your life...:thumbup:

 

[sirbob]

Get longer dock lines - 15 ft is way too short.

I would do a minimum of 25 ft. I would also get a minimum of 6 lines - you will need springs lines if the dock cleats don't line up directly with the cleats on the boat.

I would also add a line at least 50ft for the slide anchor in case you want to drop the box anchor off the stearn and then run a line to shore for the spike. On a rocky bottom you may not want to beach the boat but rather keep the boat off the shore.

Congrats on the new boat!

 

[fishing fool]

This is what I got for the boat. It also will keep the iPod charged up as well

 

[prosthogod]

OMG I can't believe it took 4 pages

Coors lt
bud-lt
malibu rum
vodka
OJ
cran
red solo cups
koozies
gatorade
water
ice tea
more coors lt
more bud lt
AND MY CELL PHONE NUMBER ON SPEED DIAL.

 

[RiverDave]

Anti Gravity Jump box, just in case the batteries go dead from playing music all day.

RD

 

[AEA]

Baby wipes, toilet paper, flare gun

 

[Icky]

I tried one of the zero gravity style jumpers and it didn't work, that's why I suggested the big one. Plus the little ones don't work on diesels either, in case the truck battery(ies) crap out.

The xp 10 from antigravity will jump a diesel

 

[rvrrun]

Tie wraps (plastic and Velcro)
Extra bilge plug
Bilge plug wrench
Teflon tape
Trash bags so empties don't go in the AO's and puncture them.

 

[throttle]

great Christmas list items on here...

add a waterproof portable vhf radio to your govebox

 

[rvrrun]

The flu is Swiss cheesing my brain, did anyone mention spare prop, wrench, block of wood?

 

[Chili Palmer]

How about a spare boat key?

 

[Done-it-again]

Towels for your seats..........A boater told me "white" towels so they can be bleached when cleaning. Its been great and now keep about 6 in the boat. Hate cleaning sunscreen off seats and this helps.

 

[Dirtbag]

I would ditch the big orange life jackets. Get ones that actually fit the family and work well. They will take up less space and you'll feel more secure while wearing them. Don't cheap out on something designed to save your life...:thumbup:

o no doubt we all will have our own personal vests but considering its a deck and the fact we could possibly have 10-12 on the boat we gotta abide by the law.