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Voyager
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Initially Posted - 06/07/2011 : 16:12:50

Ok, what tidbits of wisdom does everyone have for items you'd shouldn't leave port without?

Aside from the usual stuff like PFDs, flares, flags, flash lights, lunch, drinks, signal mirror, whistle, horn, MOB kit, etc. I have one kid-sized PFD just in case, even though my kids are in their 20s and no grandchildren in sight.

For example, I have an extra GPS, extra D, AA and AAA batteries, an outboard engine shear pin, a length of hose and hose clamps, ball of string, duct tape, big knife, hacksaw, stocking cap and fleece coverup, extra pair of shoes, cigarette lighter, long johns and wetsuit.

I have a hand-crank FM/weather radio with a flashlight, a floating raft and hard foam boogie board, two 120V inverters, a multi-tool, an extra anchor and rode, an extra camp stove (in addition to my butane stove), two 20 degree sleeping bags and lots of extra pillows and blankets. Crazy glue, gorilla glue and 5 minute epoxy. Wooden conical gizmos to plug holes in the hull. Various size wires and cables. Styrofoam (not sure why) and cardboard.

I don't have a bale of hay for my vee berth however.

If I need anything else I guess will have to fake it. What clever essentials do you all have on board just in case?

Bruce Ross
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Port Captain � Milford, CT

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OJ
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Response Posted - 06/07/2011 : 16:41:21

ice bucket and tongs

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/07/2011 : 19:05:02

Icon of St Michaels.....looking for a St Brendan the Navigator

and the fire extinguisher for that bale of hay

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Voyager
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Response Posted - 06/07/2011 : 19:37:14

Ray
The Admiral tells me there's a St Brendan church in Cumming GA, and if you need a medal, here you go:
http://www.thecatholicshop.com/14kt-gold-st-brendan-the-navigator-navy-medal-10702.html

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piseas
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Response Posted - 06/07/2011 : 20:38:05

Bruce, You have a pretty complete list there. I pretty much have same. I do keep lots of extra food and an extra case of water. Beyond that, I make sure I have my BoatUs Card with my member number and phone number for towing, just in case. Luckily, have not used it yet.

Steve A

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OLarryR
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 03:24:06

Maybe a dinghy to carry all that stuff

Sunscreen
Hat with drawstring
An extra hat w/drawstring in case a guest did not bring one and needs one.
Extra fuses
3M 4200
Some rags, cleaners, waxes, oxidation/polish (In case you get stuck out there...you can always bide your time by doing some preventative mtn)

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redviking
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 05:25:17

I would add a substantial first aid kit and various meddies including inhalers for potential drowning victims. The Comprehensive Guide to Marine Medicine has a list you can talk to your doc about...

I'm also a big fan of a collision mat. Sure you could rig something but by that time you are probably floating wondering why you didn't make one up in advance.

Along those same lines is the TruPlug... http://truplug.com/

We also carry extra hats and sunglasses for guests who forgot. Also comes in handy should yours go over the side.

A couple cans of chicken noodles soup, saltines, and ginger tablets for those prone to seasickness should you need them to stay hydrated. Note: most ginger ales do not have real ginger in them.

A SPOT would be nice. Coasties love those almost as much as EPIRBS...

A handheld anemometer, so you can tell the Coasties somthing other than "It's blowing like snot out here"

Extra beer... Sucks to be in a blow with the anchor down and run out...

Extra anchors and rodes ready to go. Books and games, 'cuz if you is stuck, you'll want something to do...

And finally, porn.... Just kidding, but if you are on a passage with the guys and the new guy starts getting restless, you will be happy I thought of that already. Don't ask me how I know.

sten

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 05:50:37

I like to have an extra battery operated LED light that will work as an anchor light. In case your on board batteries are dead. Incense is also a help with the bugs ( http://www.inscents.com/ ) as well as making the boat smell nice. This is the only kind I've ever found that I actually liked. We had red wasps the other day when we were tying to sleep and it was the only thing that ran them out without killing us also. I've got a little wood box that holds one when lit and I was very surprised how much I liked the addition. ( And no I'm not trying to hide/mask other smells. )

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Prospector
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 07:42:39

2 epoxy repair kits. One is for underwater repairs and one is for normal repairs.

A second vote for teh spare anchor light.

We also carry a big supply of AA and AAA batteries. Runs all kindsa stuff and keeps teh house batteries going.

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Joe Diver
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 07:58:01

Love the incense idea! I burn incense semi frequently at home...never considered it for the boat....think I'll grab another little burner and some cones for the boat.

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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 08:28:34

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redeye
 We had red wasps the other day when we were tying to sleep and it was the only thing that ran them out without killing us also. <hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Could you share which incense worked with the wasp? I am deathly allergic to the little buggers and it would be nice to find something that keeps them at bay.

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dlucier
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 08:47:27

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Voyager
 Ok, what tidbits of wisdom does everyone have for items you'd shouldn't leave port without?<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

Never sail out farther than the range of your fuel supply. If you've ever been 10-15+ miles offshore when the wind suddenly goes to nothing (or say you have a forestay break), you'll want enough fuel to get you back.

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 09:50:52

<< Could you share which incense worked with the wasp? >>

http://www.inscents.com/incense/seven-scent-sampler.html

I think it was the Alder. I buy the sampler. I don't think it was any one scent as much as the aspect of "smoking" the bugger out of the compartment. When the wasp showed it woke the #1 grlfrnd up quick.

You need the epinephrine flavored incense.

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GaryB
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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 18:22:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by redeye
 << Could you share which incense worked with the wasp? >>

http://www.inscents.com/incense/seven-scent-sampler.html

I think it was the Alder. I buy the sampler. I don't think it was any one scent as much as the aspect of "smoking" the bugger out of the compartment. When the wasp showed it woke the #1 grlfrnd up quick.

You need the epinephrine flavored incense.

<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">
What about the #2 girlfriend. Did she sleep through the whole episode?

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Response Posted - 06/08/2011 : 19:20:30

Back to the list... How about a small bolt-cutter, just big enough to expeditiously cut your standing rigging (in case it suddenly isn't standing any more) to help get a mast out of the water.

Children's PFDs are a good idea--it's easy to forget and bring kids aboard, but the Coasties will count them as unprotected if you only have adult vests--a potentially expensive oversight.

I have a floating "[url="http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?path=-1|135|296548&id=111174"]ditch bag[/url]" with some essential items, including a stobe/flashlight, an old GPS, hand-bearing compass, and a handheld VHF (alkaline powered for long shelf-life). The bag doubles as a nice "boat briefcase". Also, in addition to a first-aid kit, I have a first-aid manual. And don't forget the Coast Guard-required fire extinguisher, properly charged. (15 years old is generally not suitable, no matter what the gauge says.)

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redeye
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Response Posted - 06/10/2011 : 03:56:56

I keep a small bolt cutter. Easier to cut the turnbuckles than trying to get though those cables. Then we got rid of the hacksaw. Kept the blade. Easy to stow. Duct tape on one end and you can use it with gloves.

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