Boat parts for replacement and repairs.
November 19, 2015 by Billy McDonald
One of the best moves I made early on was to familiarize myself with how things are rigged in my boat: electronics, trolling motor, Power-Poles, trailer lights – whatever. Now I rig up just about everything myself, and if there’s an issue with something, I probably know how things work well enough to fix the problem.
Over the years I’ve also developed a tool kit that contains everything I’ll need to make repairs or replace parts. This includes a prop wrench, screwdrivers, a plug wrench and any specialized tools that might be needed. Also, I carry extra cotter keys, electrical tape, wire connectors, spare spark plugs and anything else that might be needed to get something up and running again.
Spare parts include an extra outboard prop and a trolling motor prop and pin. In case I or somebody else needs a tow, I carry a towrope or strap. Also, I take along jumper cables or a jumper box.
When I’m off the water, I have a habit of checking everything that can come loose or get fouled up somehow. I’ll make sure the prop is tightened and that there’s no fishing line – especially mono – wrapped around the prop and against the seals. It just takes a couple of minutes to check things over, but it could save you a lot of money in repairs or lost fishing time.
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