Suggested kit list: 21ft Cuddy

[Guest]

Feel free to add comments or items, as Happy complained no-one had done this for him...

This is probably less than the RNLI recommended list, but that does not take boat size into account very well, IMHO.

Lifejackets for all crew (Hammar auto gas from preference, as they are less bulky and won't trigger from sea spray)
Wet weather gear/spare warm clothes
First aid kit
Fire extinguishers
Fixed VHF
Charts of area
Tide tables
Spare fuel
Basic tool kit inc fan belts, filters & spark plugs
Mobile phone
Handheld VHF if paranoid or funds permit
Inshore flare pack
Printed Mayday procedure card for use by all crew
Anchor and warp
Drinking water and snacks
Torch
Baler
Weather forecast


Optional:
Chart plotter/GPS (you're not going out of sight of land, remember)
Dinghy for shore trips (maybe used as liferaft, but what the hell were you doing to need to use it as one...)
Outboard (only needs to be big enough to move the tender, as it will never move the boat)
Gas cooker & kettle
Fridge/coolbox
Porta Potti



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[TwoStroke]

Cheers Graham. Am expecting my 20ft Four Winns in a few weeks so your list is a good guide. Have a coastal flare pack , gps to fixed radio - require baler and torch as essentials - later the cool box, porta potti and gas cooker when start going out for a day or stay over.

Mechanics wise, not too good but agree worth while carrying spares as other MOBOs may be able to assist.

Spare fuel?? Probably depends on how far you are looking at travelling.

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[Guest]

Sounds reasonable,

Wouldn't dream of going anywhere without the GPS/Plotter it's cheaper than a bent prop. Not sure about the outboard, you can always get close to shore in a small boat and it saves carrying loose petrol about.

How about...
Large box of balloons, if the going gets difficult you can blow them up and stuff them in the cabin for flotation

Geoff

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[Guest]

Always spare fuel, if you can...

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[TwoStroke]

And of course you'll need a fast pump to blow up all those balloons!! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[BarryH]

I'd add a compass to that list, dunno if many 20 footers have them as standard or not, happy's didn't.

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[TwoStroke]

This might sound daft, but why spare fuel? I'm assuming my fuel tank is going to be kept reasonably full and the marina will have fuel.

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[TwoStroke]

You're right about that. Have one on order - although Mailspeed Marine originally sent the wrong one.

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[DepSol]

I would stick the GPS as an essential item as you may be in sight of land but if mist or Fog sets in you can lose your bearings quickly.

Add a Compass to that list for sure.
Electrical tape and crimps
fenders
Make it an offshore first aid kit as most first aid kits are plasters and a bandage.

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[Guest]

You know what your fuel range and consumption is at cruise, but when the weather picks up (and it can go from perfect day to perfect storm in 30 minutes at sea), you have to drop your speed.

There comes a point where you may have to come off the plane to get home, and at that point your fuel consumption goes through the roof. That's when you are glad of a couple of spare gallon jerries in the bottom of the ski locker...

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[Guest]

Eeek! I just assumed it would be standard...

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[TwoStroke]

Must admit, had't thought of that. I take it you have been in a similar situation?

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[Guest]

Of course...

That was the trip where she slammed so badly I caved in the base of the helm seat. No comments about weight, either, you lot.

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[TwoStroke]

I was surprised too when the surveyor's report came back with recommendations... i.e. compass, fire extinguisher in engine bay plus back up and a few others!!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif And the broker told me the owner had looked after it. Never needed a radio as had his mobile!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

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[TwoStroke]

Would we... /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[TwoStroke]

What with everyone now thinking of going on a diet... /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[Solitaire]

Excellent list, however one piece of equipment which I think is essential is a good boat hook. Essential for aiding in picking up mooring buoys etc not too mention dropped fenders, baseball caps (good for practising man overbaord skills/forums/images/icons/smile.gif, sunglasses and other such equipment as may either fall/be dropped overboard or blown away at speed - also useful for snatching small children wearing life jackets out of the water. A good sharp knife for cutting away submerged ropes that get caught around the prop is also high on my list. Another thing to remember is that if you use a painter, make sure that it is only 3/4 the length of the boat - saves you fouling your own prop! Plastic bin liners are also something to consider. I also carry a small hand compass, similar to those used by the army. Never know what electronics may upset your fixed compass and also useful for taking other bearings.

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[Happy1]

My complete list

I pop to the Dentist and you are all at it again. OK I have my list, please note those with an asterix are NOT on the boat, but can be when required. I did notice that you are breaking SOLAS rules by not having a radar reflector, but perhaps we will all learn from this. If I remember anything else I promise to add it.

Please note my Porta potti fixes in but can be removed. My Coolbox which looks like a fridge and ccoker and sink are fixed in.

Wet weather clothing
Headwear
Gloves
Waders *
1 pair sailing Wellies *
Drysuite *
Honda EU10i generator *
500/1000w halogen heater *
Kettle *
Toaster *
Spare gas cannisters for cooker
Coastal Flare Pack
Life Jacket Crewsaver Man Gas Harness
Life Jacket Crewsaver Man Gas x 4
Life Jacket Crewsaver Toddler
Life Jacket Sigma Auto Gas
Life Jacket 50N Wellington
Life Jacket light x 2
Child safety line
Large divers knife fixed to Bulkhead
Ropes, selection
Garmin Colour GPS Map 176C
Atlantic BlueChart 16mb chip
Garmin Chip reader
De-Humidifier
De – Humidifier refill
Silva Alba Windwatch
Stainless steel U-Bolt
WD 40
Marine grease
Grease gun *
12v low wattage light loop
6 x fenders
2 x Fairleads
Spare 30ft floating rope
3.3 Mercury engine
Zodiac 260 C dinghy
1 x Set of dry clothing, towel sleeping bag in Dry bag
Leatherman Wave knife
Bell Toilet freshner *
Flag Staff socket
Flag pole
Flag
15ltr waterproof container
First Aid Kit
Isolaide resuscitation device
Marine Polish
EPIRB
Fixed Ritchie Sport compass
Rescue flotation throw line
Rescue flotation throw line Holder
Doughnut (Conelly flying saucer) *
Ski rope *
Rainex
Fog horn (cannister)
Fog horn (re chargeable)
E-map GPS
Garmin 45
Sony Laptop incl Atlantic Blue Charts
2 x cigarette lighter sockets (1 in cabin, 1 by dash)
Battery booster
Engine Muffs
Binoculars & floating strap
Gloria Fire Extinguisher x 2
Charts selection (back up to GPS)
Fire Blanket
Waterproof phone bag x 2
Bailer
Mugs x 8
Aluminium survival blanket
Spanners (Universal x 2) correct for all standard checks
Spare fan belt
Spare impeller
Spare prop Alloy
Radar reflector (foldable)
SOLAS table of signals
Floating spanner
Garmin handheld VHF radio
VHF radio spare battery
Fixed VHF
VHF Aerial
Iris 50 handheld compass
Apeks high intensity beacon light
Motorola walkie talkies
20 x AA batteries
Almanac
Chart instruments
Boat user manual
Spare fuses
Garmin Computer cables
12v cables for Garmin
Mobile phones x 2 (T-mobile / O2)
SAS trailer wheel clamp x 2 *
SAS hitch lock *
Bradley hitch lock *
12v vacume cleaner with light
Number plate for trailer *
12v winch 6,000lbs *
Raydot universal towing mirror *
Waterproof travel bag 56 x 28 45ltrs
Waterproof travel bag 61 x 30 61ltrs *
Floating Torch FT-2D
Shower bag 5ltr x 2
Cooking slice
Aladdin Insulator flask 1ltr
Waterproof pouch
16 Piece Melamine Crockery Set
SS & plastic Cutlery set
Kettle Stainless Steel
Washing up liquid
Cleaning cloths
Frying Pan
Water carrier 5ltr
Elsan Toilet Fluid 2Ltr *
Elsan Toilet Rinse 2Ltr *
Cooker Lighter
Wynnster Microlite 1200 Sleeping Bag
Mini Snug Bug
High Gear Youth HostelS/Bag Liners
Gellar Pillow Pack
Thermas weekend soft cool bag *
Bottle/Tin/Can opener
Hanging Tidy
Washing up bowl
Hi-Gear shackled cable lock 150cm
Cable clips x 10
Stanford Charts
Boat hook
Swiftie-Matic mooring hook
Fast Inflator/Deflator
Prop Bag *
Prop guard (for spare prop)
Manual Bilge pump & hoses
Hoses
Extendable cleaning brush
SS hook & eye
2 Stroke oil
Outboard Bracket
Fuel can & funnel
2 t trolley jack *
4 axle stands *
Mobile airconditioner unit *
Rear view mirror, for use when towing
Pen and notebook. I use a PDA but have these just in case
Chinagraph pen for writing on the GRP, it can be useful
Passage plan template and kit list which have been laminated
2,000,000 candlelight handheld light, 12v, sounds impressive but only £9.99 in Maplins but brilliant and very, very light.

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[Guest]

Re: My complete list

H1

Have you thought of a butty to put it all in?

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[jfm]

Excellent list imho. In our 21ish footer we add the following:

1. seasickness tablets
2. knife (as solitaire said) to cut rope off prop, and more importantly a hacksaw to do same job
3. bottle 2 stroke oil (in case have to fill up somewhere)
4. A float in case anchor sticks and need to leave it- fender will do
5. Rope, obviously
6. Compass, as said
7. Cash/card to buy fuel or spares or food
8. WD40 for electrical soakings on ignition etc, if petrol 'gine

I dont agree re jerry can of fuel, and I dont buy your explanantion that you might run out! You have to have enuf fuel for the trip, plus reserve, but in the main tank not a jerry. Your analysis implies the main tank is always too small, in which case cure that issue, imho. If you do rely on jerries, also need a good funnel with big lip so can use in rough sea.

Referring back to debate on happy's weight issue, it's not just weight, it's where you put it and the "angular inertia" of the boat. Heavy stuff should if possible be in the centre of the boat, or a bit sternwards, not the ends. And low down. This reduces angular inertia by the square of the distance between weight and the boat's turning centre, which allows the bows to lift on waves and reduce swamping. Very important in bowrider types.

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