Got Me A New Rig. What Do I Need....

[EveretteD]

I just got a new drift boat a couple weeks ago. Haven't got her wet yet though... Couple weeks still before I have my maiden voyage..

 

Just wondering what "things" I should have in the vessel ie: safety gear, survival maybe, or just must haves or might be nice to have.

 

thanks for the help

 

and no one say life jackets, I have that one already covered

 

 

[jdangler]

First Aid Kit

[redfly]

TV. Beer Cooler,swivel recliners heater

[bcubed]

Check the regs, you are required to have certain things (throw rope, etc). Other then that KISS

[Guest bigdirty]

Just wondering what "things" might be nice to have.

 

no one has stated the obvious. you need me!

[Vitalshok]

Me please ,pretty please

[EveretteD]

TV. Beer Cooler,swivel recliners heater

 

If i had these i would just live in the boat.

[Tungsten]

Fire starter of some sort,rain coat, spot light,knife that can cut anchor rope in a hurry,BBQ,sunglass cleaner and a spare plug.

[redfly]

If i had these i would just live in the boat.

What else could one want

[lad]

A Ram mount for camera or video camera so you can relive the catch next January.

[fishinglibin]

toilet, wet bar, hot tub

[Vagabond]

Temp foreign worker to row while you fish.

[troutlover]

illegals are cheaper

[SilverDoctor]

A wise old curmudgeon to accompany you.

[DonAndersen]

A blow up doll for pit stops. The one I found on the Livingstone is still looking for her sugar Daddy.

 

Don

[FlyFishingEMT]

x2 on the extra plug! Terrible thing not to have when your buddy tries to be helpful and shears it off by over tightening it. Also TP in a ziplock, axe, spare oar, slingshot, flashlight, lighter and something very combustable to keep things interesting. What kind of boat did you get?

[jpinkster]

Not sure if it's been mentioned already, but having a bailer on board is a must. Unless of course you want to go down with your ship.

 

You'll also need a first mate, and since we are roommates I think I've already staked a claim on that. Hell, I even bought the hat already.

[BigFoamy]

When I bought my pontoon boat a few years back the guy told me I needed one of these on board, by law. I told him it was for a pontoon boat which would make it impossible to bail out and he said it didnt matter. All supplies are inside the bailing bucket:

 

 

obviously you need a few comfort items and such but i do think you need something like this aboard, anyone??

[hopdrop]

If your buddies are not so great at estimating time (while on the sticks), an egg timer will keep them honest. Lack of invites will have the same effect.

 

A spare oar lock is a must and a breakdown oar is a good idea too.

Head lamp with spare batteries.

A garbage can so plastic bags, cans, old leaders etc. don't blow all over the river - the small narrow recycling bins work well (doubles as a bailer).

Garbage bags to pack out others people's plastic bags, cans, old leaders etc. you're going to find.

Spare trailer light, bearing, electrical tape/wire nuts, Crescent wrench for bush fixes.

Toque/gloves.

Common sense.

[EveretteD]

 

You'll also need a first mate, and since we are roommates I think I've already staked a claim on that. Hell, I even bought the hat already.

Hat doesn't mean anything until you learn how to row. You earn the hat. Its not given.

[Muffin]

Fish I would recommend trying to get some fish on board, or at least to the net.

[zed]

at least one stripper

[fishinglibin]

at least one stripper

At least.

[troutlover]

Big Gulps.........whelp see ya later!