What stuff do I need in a new boat

[Grum]

Tow rope as you probably don't have oarlocks on this one and extra PFD's (don't forget kid sizes) for all the new friends you will have.

[Jim Uran]

Congrats on the new rig, now you need some good HSO buddies to break it in with you

[Nhamm]

Got to have designated can koozies for the boat, probably some bottle ones to in case someone brings the stellas.

[Cheers]

cant believe no one mentioned jumper cables and spare gas and oil

[Old Dewjabber]

cant believe no one mentioned jumper cables and spare gas and oil

They were mentioned on the first page by "wish I were". Except for the gas.

I carry at least 30 gallons of gas and 2 gallons of oil, if that's not enough I shouldn't be out fishing!

And yes I've used my jumpers more than once too!

[Wish-I-Were-Fishn]

Here is a rule of thumb: take the price of the boat, motor, trailer combo and divide by two. Then go out and buy the stuff on the list!

I got a "free" dog once. That was a lie

[NKLCOLT1911]

On that note, I bought an entire replacement hub with bearings installed a Northern. Hopefully I never need it, but it would sure make a bearing failure go a lot easier.

i will also be adding one of those to the truck for long road trips.

[jmg]

Snow Shovel?

[DLD24]

And if you are going out this year Opener you may need an ICE AUGER!! Just Saying!!

Don't forget the extension

[Walleye Guy]

Trying to hit the inexpensive stuff that may or may not have already been mentioned:

Spare prop

Bug spray

Sunscreen

Fish measuring board

Prop cotter pin

Boat camera

Landing net

Extra bulbs for the lights

Extra boat plug

Micro cloth for cleaning graph screen

Paper towels

Toilet paper

LED flashlight or head lamp

jaw spreader

In line fuses for electronics

landing net with the Frabil sign stitched in it (in case you get your own TV show)

[delcecchi]

Wrench to fit prop nut (they sell them that float)

[Supercrew]

Everybody has great ideas, but you all missed the most important part of any boat.

GAS..........

Enjoy.

[Bobby Bass]

Tool kit has been mentioned a few times I would add in the kit a small socket set and screwdrivers. Don't know how many times a reel needs a little tinkering with. Fuses for everything in the boat that needs them. Black tape, duct tape, zip ties, Spare fuel line/bulb, trolling motor prop. If you are a shallow water fishermen a push pole has many uses from launching your boat to retrieving lures and getting through the thick stuff. Small note book to jot down special events of the day and to note what you don't have on the boat when you need it. Super glue and a first aid kit, just big enough to stop them northern and walleye cuts on your fingers from bleeding all over the new boat.