New boat..........NOW WHAT?

[bucks-n-ducks]

Ok well its not new, but it is new to me and my first boat. It is a 1989 Lund Tyee 18ft. If you guys have any suggestions on what to put in the boat, or anything let me know, I need some help here. I'll tell you what I have: It did come with two depth finders, one at the console and one up front on the trolling motor, it came with a air horn, and I have life jackets, also came with a wind sock..other then that, I get to add all the other "goodies" any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks guys,

Bucks-n-ducks

[Sandbar]

Anchor and rope

Fenders and rope

Rod holders

[harvey lee]

Fire ext.

[Hello High Water]

The only thing you have to put in the boat is FISH! Congrats on the new purchase.

[hoggs222]

You will need a fire extinguisher, a throwable floating seat cushion to be a legal beagle.

*For sure a good net

*extra fuses on hand

*Anchor

*Rope to tie up with and some bumbers for the sides.

*Some buoys? Unless you have a gps.

*Some map books, unless you have a gps.

I'm drawing a blank now.

[hoggs222]

Wow, you guys are fast posters.

[bucks-n-ducks]

wow, my post has been up for like 5 minutes and 4 post already, I do have a decent GPS

Need to pick up a fire ext., a throwable device, an anchor, and some good rope......

[Eric Wettschreck]

cup holder

[nofishfisherman]

put a kid up front with a pole and bobber and you should be about set.

[Muskieguy]

Owners manual, small tool kit, TIP number, flashlight, spare key(kept in my truck), lock for trailer latch, lock for receiver hitch, spare tire for trailer,

[Pherris]

All of the above and a FIRST AID KIT!!!

[ib_jigged]

Don't forget the TP! Congrats on the new boat!

[Slyster]

Don't forgtet the most important thing of all! Especially if you have kids.. a BIG cooler (white lid helps for being in the sun all day)... filled with donuts, sandwhiches, treets, barley pop, and snackies you name it.

[Sandbar]

A bunch of good information, I thought of a few more things.

Spare prop

Flashlight

Matches

A set of tools

[LocalGuide]

"What do I need in the boat?"

YOU! Along with some fish!

Then your rod holders, cup holders are nice, all the legal stuff, a permant "only for the boat" pliers, band-aids are handy, athletic tape (incase it gets real bad! ), and electrical tape. That should about sum it up.

Im sure other people mentioned some of this already but it never hurts to hear it a second time.

[H2O]

Sunscreen, extra sweatshirt/jacket, sunseeds, sunglasses, and a towel are always in mine along with much of the previously stated items.

[hoggs222]

I keep a few of the cheap panchos in the glove box of mine. Rain sucks.

[FM_Mike]

A radio to keep track of weather that might blow in.

[HaywardBound]

A set of jumper cables.

Extra plug.

[Bobby Bass]

an umbra or two, push pole, measuring ruler. And memories!

[jgeatz]

You might need a bigger boat to haul all of this stuff that has been mentioned. Remember needle nose pliers to get hooks out.

[hugonian1]

Electrical crimp connector kit, crimper, wire, tape, fuses, etc.

Seems like when I have trouble it's electrical related.

[bluehat28]

congrats on your purchase,Knowing you have bought the freedom to fish or boat with out depending on others is worth it.I know this is true ..half the fun is in the planning. good fishing.

[Hecker]

Congrats on the purchase of the hole in the water where all the money goes. you will love it! 1st year you fill it up and the next year you find ways around having to have all the junk.

[Nodak7mm]

Couple other things to add: Spare hub assy w/bearings & small bottle jack for the trailer, spare bilge pump (wired with alligator clips to attach to battery as the other only fails when you need it powered & pumping NOW) and install a std ritchie compass to supplement/backup your GPS.. Some mentioned it b4 but again a FIRST AID kit & a good marine band radio + 8' antenna, spare cotter keys to go along with your spare prop. Spare plugs for motor, spare plug for boat. A several "tupperware" containers for dry boxes and stash boxes. Throw in an assortment of tye wraps, electrican tape and duct tape and ya outta bout have it covered with what everyone else mentioned..

Many more items will come to mind each time ya go out.

Since your from Plummer, gotta ask your initials?? My family farm is there..

Enjoy your new ride and may you fill your box!!!

Rod V.