Best Item for Boat $150

[Marley]

Hi All

I am in a Christmas gift exchange with my family and I need to make a list of items. If you could spend $150 on an item or items for your boat or fishing what would it be?

 

[bryce]

Fuel

 

[Marley]

Fuel

Lol

 

[barkerfam]

30# bogagrip scale. Excellent! Especially good for people who want a picture with their fish but don't want fish slime on their hands!

hb

 

[Aquaholic]

A bit of a cop out, but a gift card for that value from their favourite gear store would be most welcome. Less chance of a return this way. Harbour Chandler, PNT, etc. I would love that from my gift exchange group. One could always up-spend it towards something of greater value too. Some tournaments I have been at, when the prize table is down to the sub $200 value for picking, often the gift cards will go before an actual item.

 

[Clint r]

If the boat has a cabin you can’t go wrong with one of these for $136.

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[Eden Island]

Handheld spotlight? Extra fenders, lines, rod holders? Spare reel? upgrade gaff or net?

 

[Damn Ugly]

Waterproof ditch bag with first aid kit, rechargeable spotlight, flares, fire-starter, hammock, blanket, air horn & pump.

 

[Marley]

Waterproof ditch bag with first aid kit, rechargeable spotlight, flares, fire-starter, hammock, blanket, air horn & pump.

I do need a more refined ditch bag. I have an OR dry bag with some cloths and first aid. I was thinking about adding a handheld radio. Can I get a decent one for $150

 

[Stizzla]

West coast thumper makes beauty bonkers and gaffes.

 

[Ringo]

I do need a more refined ditch bag. I have an OR dry bag with some cloths and first aid. I was thinking about adding a handheld radio. Can I get a decent one for $150

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/uniden-handheld-2-way-vhf-marine-radio-floating-atlantis-155/16649846?cmp=seo-16649846&cmp=knc-s-71700000083445356&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJKqBhCaARIsAN_yS_nzX4napioNjk3P7YXOCArzfB_zPTAJ7HNx_hWJLQLEnKAzgZdSSbwaAnrIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Newf]

A NOCO booster or charger. Can often get them on sale at Cdn. Tire.

 

[Damn Ugly]

https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/uniden-handheld-2-way-vhf-marine-radio-floating-atlantis-155/16649846?cmp=seo-16649846&cmp=knc-s-71700000083445356&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtJKqBhCaARIsAN_yS_nzX4napioNjk3P7YXOCArzfB_zPTAJ7HNx_hWJLQLEnKAzgZdSSbwaAnrIEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

I'd recommend staying away from any "critical use" marine VHF with a Ni-MH (Nickel–metal hydride) battery. You'll be lucky to get 2 years usage before the batteries quit holding a charge and become useless. Lithium Ion batteries will last for 5 years. If you can get one that takes rechargeable AA Lithium Ion batteries, that's even better. Plus, go with a 5w handheld if you can....2.5w will barely get you 1km of coverage.

My 15 year old 5w Uniden Atlantis 250 was a NiMH but also came with a AA battery pack adapter. It works better & longer today Using Li ION batteries than it did when I bought it. These 2.5 watt ones are great for dock-staff, chatting with buddies or communicating with your dinghy/shore-party but I wouldn't rely on them in an emergency. I have a set of 3 year old Standard Horizon 2.5w NiMH rechargeables that will go from 5 bars of battery to completely dead in less time than it would take to recite a full mayday.

 

[ab1752]

I tried but I can't come up with anything on the boat for a buck fifty other than a 1/4 tank of gas haha.

What about a quality flash light?

 

[tubber]

2 bottles of rum

 

[onefish]

PFD?