Your most useful tool.

[KaiBlaed]

Just wanted to start a little post on the most useful stuff, that quickly fixes problems, post what you use.
The best thing I have found is Seafoam. There is nothing better. Everytime my old 72 johnson starts acting up, or not starting at all. I dump some seafoam in the carb, a little in the cylinders, and a little in the gas tank .... She smokes a bit at first but it cleans everything out.

 

[JB]

Re: Your most useful tool.

Leatherman

 

[dingbat]

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Preventative maintenance.........prevents the need of quick fix products to keep my boat running.

 

[KaiBlaed]

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preventative maintenance on my old motor would require a rebuild ... which would be more expensive than another newer motor

 

[LIQUID PROZAC]

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mine is a tie between prop wrench and plug socket

 

[CheapboatKev]

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That chunk of meatloaf between my ears!

 

[tashasdaddy]

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Tony my helper. strong as an ox.

 

[204 Escape]

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I too have used SeaFoam for years, BUT a mechanic friend of mine sold me some stuff called "Conklin". I think it "might" be a bit better stuff !!!!!!

 

[ilmostro99]

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Cell phone and a gold card.

Erik

 

[Bard1]

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The big pimple at the top of my neck. Plus the on board tool box.

 

[SeaVue]

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Most definitely this website and boat repair manual for a beginner like myself.

 

[Numlaar]

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A pocket screwdriver like the kind they give to techs for free...

I use this for EVERYTHING.... you can poke, pry, get into tight spaces, pick your teeth, you name it LOL

 

[rp23g7]

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My small adjustable wrench, to put my drain plug in of course.

 

[Tahoe 55]

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Leatherman

Preventative maintenance.........prevents the need of quick fix products to keep my boat running.

Those would be my best also....

 

[OMCboater]

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rare earth magnets. Super powerful and dirt cheap.

 

[Huron Angler]

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Needlenose pliers...but I should take JB's advice and get a real leatherman

Get hooks out of the fish and cuts line easily.

 

[Maclin]

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Cell phone and a gold card.

Erik

That is what I was going to say!

 

[CaptainYARRR]

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I've been very lucky with my boat so far. But with the cars I've had to work on while at races etc...nothing beats a pair of vice grips for getting you out of many difficult situations.

 

[a70eliminator]

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If I could carry only one tool it would be a leatherman.

 

[WAVENBYE2]

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I'll be honest with ya and say my "wire tester" has been used twice on the water and was able to get me back underway again, instead of towed.