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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 :P

 

 

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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?

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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.

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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:

 

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

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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.

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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.

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