regthecat Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Dear All, Subject to the survey I am about to take delivery of my first narrowboat and I was wondering what I need to add to my shopping list. For example, I know I need more mooring pins as there are only 2 aboard. I know I need some kind additive for the dump through tank and a few more of the obvious things. But Can you guys help me put a list together for other essentials I need to hand whilst on board? Tools, consumables, spares etc. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Can you tell us more about you and the boat and your intended use of it? Does it have a Porta-Potti type toilet or a dump through? What engine does it have? How long is it? Is it a steel narrowboat? But I would look for lock windlasses and spare mooring ropes plus a centreline as starters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotEver Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Ropes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty69 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, regthecat said: Dear All, Subject to the survey I am about to take delivery of my first narrowboat and I was wondering what I need to add to my shopping list. For example, I know I need more mooring pins as there are only 2 aboard. I know I need some kind additive for the dump through tank and a few more of the obvious things. But Can you guys help me put a list together for other essentials I need to hand whilst on board? Tools, consumables, spares etc. Thanks in advance Click on blue First aid kit Bucket Magnet Boat pole Edited March 5, 2017 by rusty69 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan de Enfield Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 I work on the principle of 'Better to have one and not need it, than to need one and not have it' Spare everything for the engine, pumps etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturnaroundman Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 At least 3 mooring pins of the type with rings to pass the rope through, then if you do drop one in the drink you have a spare. 2 piling hooks, also known as C hooks or nappy pins. 2 mooring chains. Hammer for knocking in pins. Lightweight windlass. At least one torch and spare batteries. Floats for your keys. Bwb key. Alcohol of choice ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post system 4-50 Posted March 5, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Boating Perquisites - Version 3,429.5 Alarm, crew summoning ding-dongAnchor with associated chain and rope.AntifreezeAnti-vandal key & spareBaby wipes - loadsBasic toolkitBatteries for LED torches & sparesBeerBeer moneyBinoculars for seeing what is happening on the lock aheadBread knifeBoat hookBoat license stickersBottle openerBSS stuffBucketBurgee (optional)BW key & spareCamera Carbon Monoxide alarmCat o' nine tails to keep the crew in order (& some soft rope)ChairChocolate biscuits - loadsClock (for tunnels)Clothes & footwear & spares (note all may be needed in a single day)For cold weatherFor wet weatherFor warm weatherFor hot weather Cash - loadsCoffeeCompassCooking Stove & fuel for itCorkscrewCup-a-soupsCutters for use in weed hatchDepth/draft gaugeDieselDipstick for diesel tank Dogs - minimum 2 max ~ 12 (edited) Duvet - 99Tog or better Electric Blanket (edited) Emergencies Action Plan (edited)Fan belt(s) - spareFenders (for sleeping) - various , to tasteFirelighters, box of, & spareFirst aid kitFloats for keysFuses, spareGang plank (for mutinous crew)Gas bottle spanner (must be reverse thread) Gas lighter thingy for lighting stove zip lighter blocks (edited)Glasses (optical) as needed & sparesGloves, nitrile, for dealing with weed hatch material which can be sharp.Grease - stern gland Guides - eg Pearson's, Nicholson's, WaterscapeHammers 2 - sledge/lump (edited)Headlamp & spare bulbsHeating system & fuel for itHorn Iphone or other pale imitation (edited)Jubilee clips, Stainless Steel, spare, in a range of sizesJump lead - used on your domestic batteries if for some reason your starter battery diesKart tyres on a few metres of rope as fendersKettle"Keys" for egwater fillertoilet pump outdiesel fillerKeys to everything & 2nd spare set (with keys individually identifiable)Leatherman/Swiss army knifeLifejackets (primarily for rivers)Lock key longthrow with roller handle & spareLock key shortthrow with roller handle & spareLoupe & tweezers for splintersMagnet with string already attached.MapsMirrorMobile phone & charging systemNappy pins 4 Nail scissors (edited)Oil, spare, engine Optimism - large sizePadlocks - sparePaper & pencilPins 4 (2 extra long) Pole, barge (Must be comfortable with spending long periods of time on the roof) Quaker's Porridge Oats - for use as a temporary adhesive/sealant onlyRadio (for weather forecast)RCR membership or similarRopes, at least 3 (bow, stern, centre) but 4 (2x centre) makes life easier for some Sacks, plastic, black, for the storage of all manner of thing including Smokeless Fuel & Rubbish Salt (pinch of) for treating expert advice & traditional wisdomSaw Scaffolding pole, 8ft, preferably heavy gauge aluminiumScissorsSlippersSponge Stationary wallet, plastic, to keep paper stuff dry. Sticky Tape - sellotape, duct tape, easy-off tape, double-sided tape. (edited)Sun glasses & spareSun hat & spareTeaThermos flaskTiller bar and pinTin openerTinned food - loads (for emergency use)Tissue - loadsToilet paper - loadsTorches (LED) & spareTowel (for travelling the Galaxy) Two-it (must be round) (edited) Umbrellas - 1 large 1 small (edited)VHF radio & certificateVinegar for chips and wasp stingsWalkie-talkies, pairWaterWaterscape Boaters Guide - printWater hoseWellies (aka Wellington Boots)Wire - spare, electricalWok plus two large wooden spoonsWorking toilet with more than adequate capacityZip ties Zip (or other) fire lighter blocks (edited)Note that boats under 12ft in length may have difficulty in passing under low bridges when carrying the full inventory. Note that the alcohol may be for guests use only - or not. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exturnaroundman Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 Frey Bentos pie that will be in the cupboard for years, until one time when you've been ill for days, unable to get to a shop and have eaten everything else on board. This happened to us a few years back ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machpoint005 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Jar of Emergency Pasta Sauce (for when the pub isn't doing food). Emergency Pasta (for use with the above). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 15 hours ago, Exturnaroundman said: Frey Bentos pie that will be in the cupboard for years, until one time when you've been ill for days, unable to get to a shop and have eaten everything else on board. This happened to us a few years back ! Brilliant! Most tinned food keeps indefinitely if tin is not dented and shows no corrosion. http://web.archive.org/web/20070509153848/http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/CONSUMER/CON00043.html Edited March 6, 2017 by mross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 15 hours ago, system 4-50 said: Boating Perquisites - Version 3,429.5 Alarm, crew summoning ding-dongAnchor with associated chain and rope.AntifreezeAnti-vandal key & spareBaby wipes - loadsBasic toolkitBatteries for LED torches & sparesBeerBeer moneyBinoculars for seeing what is happening on the lock aheadBread knifeBoat hookBoat license stickersBottle openerBSS stuffBucketBurgee (optional)BW key & spareCamera Carbon Monoxide alarmCat o' nine tails to keep the crew in order (& some soft rope)ChairChocolate biscuits - loadsClock (for tunnels)Clothes & footwear & spares (note all may be needed in a single day)For cold weatherFor wet weatherFor warm weatherFor hot weather Cash - loadsCoffeeCompassCooking Stove & fuel for itCorkscrewCup-a-soupsCutters for use in weed hatchDepth/draft gaugeDieselDipstick for diesel tank Dogs - minimum 2 max ~ 12 (edited) Duvet - 99Tog or better Electric Blanket (edited) Emergencies Action Plan (edited)Fan belt(s) - spareFenders (for sleeping) - various , to tasteFirelighters, box of, & spareFirst aid kitFloats for keysFuses, spareGang plank (for mutinous crew)Gas bottle spanner (must be reverse thread) Gas lighter thingy for lighting stove zip lighter blocks (edited)Glasses (optical) as needed & sparesGloves, nitrile, for dealing with weed hatch material which can be sharp.Grease - stern gland Guides - eg Pearson's, Nicholson's, WaterscapeHammers 2 - sledge/lump (edited)Headlamp & spare bulbsHeating system & fuel for itHorn Iphone or other pale imitation (edited)Jubilee clips, Stainless Steel, spare, in a range of sizesJump lead - used on your domestic batteries if for some reason your starter battery diesKart tyres on a few metres of rope as fendersKettle"Keys" for egwater fillertoilet pump outdiesel fillerKeys to everything & 2nd spare set (with keys individually identifiable)Leatherman/Swiss army knifeLifejackets (primarily for rivers)Lock key longthrow with roller handle & spareLock key shortthrow with roller handle & spareLoupe & tweezers for splintersMagnet with string already attached.MapsMirrorMobile phone & charging systemNappy pins 4 Nail scissors (edited)Oil, spare, engine Optimism - large sizePadlocks - sparePaper & pencilPins 4 (2 extra long) Pole, barge (Must be comfortable with spending long periods of time on the roof) Quaker's Porridge Oats - for use as a temporary adhesive/sealant onlyRadio (for weather forecast)RCR membership or similarRopes, at least 3 (bow, stern, centre) but 4 (2x centre) makes life easier for some Sacks, plastic, black, for the storage of all manner of thing including Smokeless Fuel & Rubbish Salt (pinch of) for treating expert advice & traditional wisdomSaw Scaffolding pole, 8ft, preferably heavy gauge aluminiumScissorsSlippersSponge Stationary wallet, plastic, to keep paper stuff dry. Sticky Tape - sellotape, duct tape, easy-off tape, double-sided tape. (edited)Sun glasses & spareSun hat & spareTeaThermos flaskTiller bar and pinTin openerTinned food - loads (for emergency use)Tissue - loadsToilet paper - loadsTorches (LED) & spareTowel (for travelling the Galaxy) Two-it (must be round) (edited) Umbrellas - 1 large 1 small (edited)VHF radio & certificateVinegar for chips and wasp stingsWalkie-talkies, pairWaterWaterscape Boaters Guide - printWater hoseWellies (aka Wellington Boots)Wire - spare, electricalWok plus two large wooden spoonsWorking toilet with more than adequate capacityZip ties Zip (or other) fire lighter blocks (edited)Note that boats under 12ft in length may have difficulty in passing under low bridges when carrying the full inventory. Note that the alcohol may be for guests use only - or not. A most exhaustive list - thanks for taking the time to compile it. Er, what's the scaffolding pole for? I can't imagine what job you do, if all these come as benefits of it as you suggest in the list's title. Perhaps you meant "requisites"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 scaffolding pole is for when you are on a river in flood and are at risk of going over the bank/towpath. when the water level drops, you will either tilt over, or get stuck on bank. drop scaffolding pole down side of boat and lash it to something fixed in the centre, keeps you off the submerged bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Just now, matty40s said: scaffolding pole is for when you are on a river in flood and are at risk of going over the bank/towpath. when the water level drops, you will either tilt over, or get stuck on bank. drop scaffolding pole down side of boat and lash it to something fixed in the centre, keeps you off the submerged bank. Thanks. From previous posts of yours some time ago, I gather that's the voice of experience speaking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Hairy Feet Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 I cannot see the compulsory roof-top mop on that list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty40s Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 8 minutes ago, Athy said: Thanks. From previous posts of yours some time ago, I gather that's the voice of experience speaking. Kiwidad was also very surprised when he came back from the shops and found his boat 3 feet away from the new top of bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 5 minutes ago, 8 Hairy Feet said: I cannot see the compulsory roof-top mop on that list Good point. Evidently Mr. System is not a shiny-boat owner, as his list also omits other cleaning aids such as dusters, cloths and of course Brasso. Surely he doesn't clean the whole boat using his baby wipes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Spare pair of glasses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizzard Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Nappies for when the toilets full up. And pegs for the nose when you empty it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mross Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 Mud anchor(s) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athy Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 9 minutes ago, mross said: Spare pair of glasses! ...as they say on that pre-lottery draw T.V. game programme, "is on the list". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray T Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) Axe(s). If single handing a nappy pin with a short length of rope with a loop to slip over a dolly in windy days to stop the boat escaping whilst mooring. We also have a bow line like this too. Edited March 6, 2017 by Ray T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbfiresprite Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 16 hours ago, system 4-50 said: Boating Perquisites - Version 3,429.5 Alarm, crew summoning ding-dongAnchor with associated chain and rope.AntifreezeAnti-vandal key & spareBaby wipes - loadsBasic toolkitBatteries for LED torches & sparesBeerBeer moneyBinoculars for seeing what is happening on the lock aheadBread knifeBoat hookBoat license stickersBottle openerBSS stuffBucketBurgee (optional)BW key & spareCamera Carbon Monoxide alarmCat o' nine tails to keep the crew in order (& some soft rope)ChairChocolate biscuits - loadsClock (for tunnels)Clothes & footwear & spares (note all may be needed in a single day)For cold weatherFor wet weatherFor warm weatherFor hot weather Cash - loadsCoffeeCompassCooking Stove & fuel for itCorkscrewCup-a-soupsCutters for use in weed hatchDepth/draft gaugeDieselDipstick for diesel tank Dogs - minimum 2 max ~ 12 (edited) Duvet - 99Tog or better Electric Blanket (edited) Emergencies Action Plan (edited)Fan belt(s) - spareFenders (for sleeping) - various , to tasteFirelighters, box of, & spareFirst aid kitFloats for keysFuses, spareGang plank (for mutinous crew)Gas bottle spanner (must be reverse thread) Gas lighter thingy for lighting stove zip lighter blocks (edited)Glasses (optical) as needed & sparesGloves, nitrile, for dealing with weed hatch material which can be sharp.Grease - stern gland Guides - eg Pearson's, Nicholson's, WaterscapeHammers 2 - sledge/lump (edited)Headlamp & spare bulbsHeating system & fuel for itHorn Iphone or other pale imitation (edited)Jubilee clips, Stainless Steel, spare, in a range of sizesJump lead - used on your domestic batteries if for some reason your starter battery diesKart tyres on a few metres of rope as fendersKettle"Keys" for egwater fillertoilet pump outdiesel fillerKeys to everything & 2nd spare set (with keys individually identifiable)Leatherman/Swiss army knifeLifejackets (primarily for rivers)Lock key longthrow with roller handle & spareLock key shortthrow with roller handle & spareLoupe & tweezers for splintersMagnet with string already attached.MapsMirrorMobile phone & charging systemNappy pins 4 Nail scissors (edited)Oil, spare, engine Optimism - large sizePadlocks - sparePaper & pencilPins 4 (2 extra long) Pole, barge (Must be comfortable with spending long periods of time on the roof) Quaker's Porridge Oats - for use as a temporary adhesive/sealant onlyRadio (for weather forecast)RCR membership or similarRopes, at least 3 (bow, stern, centre) but 4 (2x centre) makes life easier for some Sacks, plastic, black, for the storage of all manner of thing including Smokeless Fuel & Rubbish Salt (pinch of) for treating expert advice & traditional wisdomSaw Scaffolding pole, 8ft, preferably heavy gauge aluminiumScissorsSlippersSponge Stationary wallet, plastic, to keep paper stuff dry. Sticky Tape - sellotape, duct tape, easy-off tape, double-sided tape. (edited)Sun glasses & spareSun hat & spareTeaThermos flaskTiller bar and pinTin openerTinned food - loads (for emergency use)Tissue - loadsToilet paper - loadsTorches (LED) & spareTowel (for travelling the Galaxy) Two-it (must be round) (edited) Umbrellas - 1 large 1 small (edited)VHF radio & certificateVinegar for chips and wasp stingsWalkie-talkies, pairWaterWaterscape Boaters Guide - printWater hoseWellies (aka Wellington Boots)Wire - spare, electricalWok plus two large wooden spoonsWorking toilet with more than adequate capacityZip ties Zip (or other) fire lighter blocks (edited)Note that boats under 12ft in length may have difficulty in passing under low bridges when carrying the full inventory. Note that the alcohol may be for guests use only - or not. Second boat or warehouse to store all this stuff, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
regthecat Posted March 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) 19 hours ago, mross said: Can you tell us more about you and the boat and your intended use of it? Does it have a Porta-Potti type toilet or a dump through? What engine does it have? How long is it? Is it a steel narrowboat? But I would look for lock windlasses and spare mooring ropes plus a centreline as starters. 46 ft cruiser, no 240 volt, dump through loo, isuzu 42 engine, Initially just for fun, not liveaboard, but will be cc'ing Edited March 6, 2017 by regthecat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil2 Posted March 6, 2017 Report Share Posted March 6, 2017 The scaffold pole is pretty much essential if you ever intend to cruise the northern canals. It's employed as a lever on uncooperative lock gates and when you run aground, more useful than a wooden cabin shaft. Personally though I think it's a lot more fun to learn by experience rather than trying to second guess every little thing you might need. Eg you will soon find out that you don't have enough ropes, and those you do have are too short. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NB Lola Posted March 7, 2017 Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 Co and smoke alarms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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