tool box

[steplift20]

ok guys and girls im putting my tool box together ,1st let me say its a outboiard motor so lets get started
reg and phip
lips screw drive
socket set
pliers
channel lock
vise grips
cutting pliers
fuses
piece of gas line
extra fuel filter
hammer
what else guys lets and to it so i know i have everything

[Kracker Jack]

Spark plug wrench and 1 or 2 extra plugs. Pull chord just in case, I can pull my 135 thats why I have one. elecrical tape or duct tape. small adjustable and small vise grips and a utility or razor knife. I also sprayed all my "metal" tools down with a light coat of silicone spray to keep the elements from corroding them. just my .02 cents

[steplift20]

ok got everything you just mentioned exceopt fot the extra spark plugs and i have a
spare water sepperator
a can of wd40
and extra chain for my anchor and shackle
what else
a shinny piece of s.s. for use as a mirror
anything else that would complete my tool box?

[Cam]

Everything mentioned so far with the addition of a small inexpensive voltage meter, and perhaps a flashlight.

[Kracker Jack]

Somethings besides tool box stuff that we always kept on our ocean boats as a kid and on my Albemarle to this day is a couple gallons of fresh water and a couple snacks like peanubutter crackers or kipper snacks for that emergency situation. I realize its not tool box stuff but its good to have.Also a OMC, OR MERCURY fuel fitting or which ever motor you have. Had a buddy break my fitting off one time where it plugs into the motor I ended up having to plug the hose dirrectly into the fuel intake under the cowel.

[steplift20]

flash light i have volt meter i dont but i will add one to my box or a elec tester

[spareparts]

spare hose clamps and a hose barb union, You can get a cheap volt meter at Harbor Freight, last time I saw them on sale they were like $4, pick up a test light while you're at it. Never hurts to have a tube of 5 min epoxy, and 5200 as well

[phatdaddy]

tie wraps in assorted sizes

i put some of my "what if" stuff in food saver bags and vacuum sealed them to keep them out of the elements.

[Destroyer]

Originally Posted by phatdaddy

tie wraps in assorted sizes

i put some of my "what if" stuff in food saver bags and vacuum sealed them to keep them out of the elements.

I use a food saver for exactly that use. Ya, it's great for saving food, but it's also great for protecting things from water, dirt, etc. All my unused handguns are LPS sprayed and vacuum sealed. No worries about corrosion, rust....pretty much anything....

But back to the subject at hand... in addition to all the previously mentioned items, you need a first aid kit in a waterproof case... and MAKE SURE that it has hook removal tools and instructions in it. (And a waterproof tool box isn't a bad idea either.. at the very least use plastic, not metal, tool box(s) for the storage of everything mentioned.

[Mulv80]

Great thread and some real good suggestions!