Kit List - What do we need (newbie!)

[Sigmaf]

Evening all,

After an amount of procrastination, we've pulled the trigger and ordered our first SIB.

Next question(s) really are, what additional kit do we need (on top of the obvious!).

- Motor
- Fuel Can/lines
- Tool kit
- Small Anchor
- Storage (seat bags and small motor bucket)
- Waterproof kit bags

How about safety?

- Pump/Patches
- Flares?
- Tape
- First Aid kit
- Small VHF/Mobile?
- GPS


I'm sure there must be lots of other items I'm missing/haven't experienced not having yet!

Appreciate any advice!

Thanks,

Scott

[Oldman]

Welcome to the forum
What boat did you order ?

[Sigmaf]

Hi there,

A Honwave T38. Seemed to tick the 1st requirement boxes!

No decisions on the motor yet, need to see how I can lift (or not!) - the various weights!

[Essexkayak1]

I also carry:
-Waterproof head torch
-Small jug and sponge for bailing out
-I keep my phone in a waterproof phone bag around my neck

[Martin]

Hi Scott, Welcome aboard...
The T38 is a great sib and i'm sure you'll be delighted with it..
I'm an ex T38 owner and i ran the Suzuki 15hp on mine, though i did wish I’d bought the 20hp efi Suzuki instead of the 15 at the time of ownership... Overall, what a great set up!

Getting back on track, Kit List, A never ending topic of never ending additions
Here's a great pointer for you viewtopic.php?f=65&t=3254&p=35125&hilit=kit+list#p35125
Have a good read, lots of suggestions on there.

Enjoy the forum,
Martin