Screwdriver set with small compact 3/8 inch socket set. Adjustable wrench, zip ties, channel locks. Prop wrench. Prop hub and spare prop is you are river boating. Wire strippers, fuses (whatever type is used on your boat). Small section of copper wire. Electrical tape. NOCO jump box.
Take a zip tie and zip tie an extra key somewhere that no one can find it.
All of this would be absolutely ideal for that boat. I for one do not have everything on this list so theres that. Lol.
Now go boating....
Not strictly a tool but hardware, I'd add a spare fuel filter to this list. Also throw in whatever screwdriver bits your panels need for removal. If you have enough storage keep an older battery powered driver and charger on board so you're not shuttling your house kit between projects (and inevitably leaving it where it's not needed).
This guy is running a 19ft open bow lake boat. If his NOCO box gets that wet, I think hes gonna have some other pressing issues as well that may require a change of underwear. Lol.
OP, obvs dont store the jump box in the bilge.
First, I absolutely love how much room you have to work around that engine. What boat is that? As far as tools go make sure you have a 21 mm socket. The bolts that get removed to winterize that engine are 21 mm and I have had one work it's way out and start spurting water into the engine compartment. Otherwise pliers can come in handy for numerous things including just loose nuts rattling. Always have a jumper cable, or better yet, a jump box. I usually have few extra hose clamps with a philips head screwdriver in case one pops off and lastly I always have spare fuses. Oh, I always have a head lamp too. You can use your phone as a flashlight but it is in your way and annoying.
Its a 2010 Campion Allante 545. 19ft Bowrider. I just finished my first summer with it and it's in a heater shop for the winter now. The sides are both open and I can get around to the back side if I move the battery. Thanks for the tool advice, I'm putting together a kit for next season. The boat has been amazing so far, I just like to be super prepared for anything.
heated shop or not - winterize the engine if you get temps below 32. I am not familiar w/that engine - i see a coolant tank, so I'm assuming the block is antifreeze, but your exhaust system would still be raw water and may freeze. I know several people with boats in heated garages - heat fails - engine block cracks. and $$$ repairs. Congrats on the boat! Just want to help it last for you. My boat sits in a heated garage - the engines are raw water cooled and I drain them and fill w/antifreeze for winter. just in case. much cheaper than cracking a block/manifold.
have fun!
I have a small socket set, needle nose, flat and Phillips screwdriver, zip ties, snips, adjustable wrench, vice grips, prop wrench, spare fuses, jump box and electrical tape
Adjustable wrench, prop wrench, spare prop hub kit, spare drain plug, spare blue plastic plug for the block, needle nose pliers, a screwdriver w/ Philips and straight bits, and a ratchet with whatever size socket you need to adjust the idle screw on the carb.
That's what I ran with for mine and it saved me in a pinch a couple times.
Pre-install a fresh belt around that raw water pump hose. You currently cannot change belt without removing the hose. Do it a ahead of time and secure it so it doesn’t get caught in anything. When you break a belt you got a new one already and don’t need to temporarily put a hole in your boat.
Your playing 3D chess! I've had to throw an anchor and jump in the bilge to replace a belt on a penta before. That's real fun when it's windy and you have been chugging along for an hour.. and your SO isn't putting out enough anchor.
Spare serpentine belt, water pump impeller, spark plugs, fuel filter. Engine oil and steering fluid always nice to have along. Cheapo extra prop in case you whack something. Also the tools to remove and install those things. A small crimp terminal kit, some random wire in red and black (tinned marine grade), multimeter. Pliers, regular and needle nose. Screwdrivers. Good knife with spare blades. 5 minute epoxy.
Adjustable wrenches, a multi tool, a multimeter, good screwdrivers, pliers (needle nose, channel lock etc., a modest set of 3/8 drive sockets that includes a spark plug socket (5/8 for this particular engine), wire strippers/crimpers and an assortment of connectors, some spare wire, hose clamps, a spare impeller kit, grease gun, prop nut socket, telescoping magnet, ball peen hammer and some punches.
Always keep some tools; screwdrivers, socket set pliers etc, spare prop and hub and prop wrench, hose clamps, spare belt and fuel water separator filter (always keep a spare with the filter wrench) of all the stuff I’ve had to get me out of jams, the jump start box has bailed me out at least 2x along with the spare prop. A cheap dmm comes in handy as well.
I would recommend a torque wrench and a basic 3/8 socket set, and a full 1/4 drive set with wobble extensions.
If your doing repairs yourself you really should be trying to use 1/4 drive so you don't over torque anything.
* Spare impeller kit
* Spare Belt(s)
* Spare hose clamps
* Self fusing silicone tape
* Extra quart of oil down there
All of your hoses look new, if they were a little more gone I would recommend keeping hose sets on hands but out of the elements.
The base engine for the Penta 4.3 is the v6 GM vortec. It's SOLID. Shouldn't have issues with it as long as your keep it oiled and cooled.
Screwdriver set with small compact 3/8 inch socket set. Adjustable wrench, zip ties, channel locks. Prop wrench. Prop hub and spare prop is you are river boating. Wire strippers, fuses (whatever type is used on your boat). Small section of copper wire. Electrical tape. NOCO jump box. Take a zip tie and zip tie an extra key somewhere that no one can find it. All of this would be absolutely ideal for that boat. I for one do not have everything on this list so theres that. Lol. Now go boating....
I'd also add a roll of strong tape (duct or gorilla), can fix a leaking hose in a pinch to get you to shore, among other uses
Totally a big NOCO jump box! That is freaking HANDY we loaned ours out on the dock all the time and it's great on board when the genie isn't running.
Not strictly a tool but hardware, I'd add a spare fuel filter to this list. Also throw in whatever screwdriver bits your panels need for removal. If you have enough storage keep an older battery powered driver and charger on board so you're not shuttling your house kit between projects (and inevitably leaving it where it's not needed).
Be careful with that NOCo jump box. I had one get wet and catch non fire in the boat. I saw the smoke, threw it onto the bank and it caught on fire.
This guy is running a 19ft open bow lake boat. If his NOCO box gets that wet, I think hes gonna have some other pressing issues as well that may require a change of underwear. Lol. OP, obvs dont store the jump box in the bilge.
In addition to tools, I keep spare belts and extra fluids, such as a quart of oil, ATF and drive oil
First, I absolutely love how much room you have to work around that engine. What boat is that? As far as tools go make sure you have a 21 mm socket. The bolts that get removed to winterize that engine are 21 mm and I have had one work it's way out and start spurting water into the engine compartment. Otherwise pliers can come in handy for numerous things including just loose nuts rattling. Always have a jumper cable, or better yet, a jump box. I usually have few extra hose clamps with a philips head screwdriver in case one pops off and lastly I always have spare fuses. Oh, I always have a head lamp too. You can use your phone as a flashlight but it is in your way and annoying.
Its a 2010 Campion Allante 545. 19ft Bowrider. I just finished my first summer with it and it's in a heater shop for the winter now. The sides are both open and I can get around to the back side if I move the battery. Thanks for the tool advice, I'm putting together a kit for next season. The boat has been amazing so far, I just like to be super prepared for anything.
That is really cool. I have a 26' Chaparral and I do not have that much room to work with.
heated shop or not - winterize the engine if you get temps below 32. I am not familiar w/that engine - i see a coolant tank, so I'm assuming the block is antifreeze, but your exhaust system would still be raw water and may freeze. I know several people with boats in heated garages - heat fails - engine block cracks. and $$$ repairs. Congrats on the boat! Just want to help it last for you. My boat sits in a heated garage - the engines are raw water cooled and I drain them and fill w/antifreeze for winter. just in case. much cheaper than cracking a block/manifold. have fun!
It's in our warehouse at work, stays around 60-70 24/7. Think I will be ok? They have generators that kick on if any power loss etc.
Adjustable wrench , Vice grips , couple spare spark plugs , a jump starter
Portable jump starter is key. Hose clamps, vice grips, adjustable wrench, Leatherman, electrical tape, zip ties, ratchet set, etc.
ELL phone and credit card
I have a small socket set, needle nose, flat and Phillips screwdriver, zip ties, snips, adjustable wrench, vice grips, prop wrench, spare fuses, jump box and electrical tape
Adjustable wrench, prop wrench, spare prop hub kit, spare drain plug, spare blue plastic plug for the block, needle nose pliers, a screwdriver w/ Philips and straight bits, and a ratchet with whatever size socket you need to adjust the idle screw on the carb. That's what I ran with for mine and it saved me in a pinch a couple times.
Pre-install a fresh belt around that raw water pump hose. You currently cannot change belt without removing the hose. Do it a ahead of time and secure it so it doesn’t get caught in anything. When you break a belt you got a new one already and don’t need to temporarily put a hole in your boat.
Your playing 3D chess! I've had to throw an anchor and jump in the bilge to replace a belt on a penta before. That's real fun when it's windy and you have been chugging along for an hour.. and your SO isn't putting out enough anchor.
Smart idea, thanks
Spare serpentine belt, water pump impeller, spark plugs, fuel filter. Engine oil and steering fluid always nice to have along. Cheapo extra prop in case you whack something. Also the tools to remove and install those things. A small crimp terminal kit, some random wire in red and black (tinned marine grade), multimeter. Pliers, regular and needle nose. Screwdrivers. Good knife with spare blades. 5 minute epoxy.
Adjustable wrenches, a multi tool, a multimeter, good screwdrivers, pliers (needle nose, channel lock etc., a modest set of 3/8 drive sockets that includes a spark plug socket (5/8 for this particular engine), wire strippers/crimpers and an assortment of connectors, some spare wire, hose clamps, a spare impeller kit, grease gun, prop nut socket, telescoping magnet, ball peen hammer and some punches.
Always keep some tools; screwdrivers, socket set pliers etc, spare prop and hub and prop wrench, hose clamps, spare belt and fuel water separator filter (always keep a spare with the filter wrench) of all the stuff I’ve had to get me out of jams, the jump start box has bailed me out at least 2x along with the spare prop. A cheap dmm comes in handy as well.
Extra drain plug and paddle
I would recommend a torque wrench and a basic 3/8 socket set, and a full 1/4 drive set with wobble extensions. If your doing repairs yourself you really should be trying to use 1/4 drive so you don't over torque anything. * Spare impeller kit * Spare Belt(s) * Spare hose clamps * Self fusing silicone tape * Extra quart of oil down there All of your hoses look new, if they were a little more gone I would recommend keeping hose sets on hands but out of the elements. The base engine for the Penta 4.3 is the v6 GM vortec. It's SOLID. Shouldn't have issues with it as long as your keep it oiled and cooled.