Must Haves aboard?

Sent you a PM with contacts. Welcome to the big lake and family
 
Extra fuel filters.
Filter wrench.
Rags...lots of rags.
Garbage bags.
One large and extremely sharp knife mounted where everyone knows the location and can reach quickly.
Boathook.
Compass compensation card.
Good first aid kit.
Handi wipes.
Rubbing alcohol.


I think everything else mentioned in other posts is good, too.
 
TugSully: make sure you read up and get the appropriate MMSI/ DSC license info for your new handheld. note many can only be programmed once before a return to the manufacturer is required.

my garmin is like this and programmed with the previous owners MMSI :cry:
 
Cutwater28GG":35orqlro said:
...my garmin is like this and programmed with the previous owners MMSI :cry:
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Cutwater:
The mounted Garmin VHF in our boat was programmed with the PO's MMSI. I applied to the appropriate government agency and had all the ownership info changed. No need to change the MMSI number.
Handhelds are different because they may be registered to the owner, not the vessel, but you can still do the same thing (at least in Canada). Here is what the website says:

9.2.1 Hand-held VHF transceiver with DSC and GNSS not associated with a vessel
When ownership changes for a hand-held VHF transceiver that uses DSC and GNSS and that is not associated with a vessel, the previous owner must advise ISED of the change. The MI may need to be cancelled. The MI may be retained, however, if both parties are in agreement and if the new owner provides the updated information to ISED. Complete form I to update the information.

You'll have to check the rules in your area, but you may not need to reprogram the number. It may depend on whether the PO cancelled and whether you can contact them.
 
thanks YukonRon alas the previous owner is not willing to cooperate. so its either I pull out the unit and send it back or buy another and resell the current one.
at this point its below the fold of the to do list as it still works as a radio.
 
Cutwater28GG:

I had a similar problem on my Ranger Tug. Previous owner had programmed his MMSI number into the Garmin VHF (good for him that he did it). I contacted Garmin in Olathe, KS and talked with them about re-programming it with my new MMSI. They did mention taking the unit out and sending it back to them in Kansas. I mentioned I was going to the Ranger Tug/Cutwater Rendezvous in Roche Harbor last year and so Garmin reps came to the boat while I was at the Rendezvous and reprogrammed my radio with the new MMSI!! So, if you can wait do it then or contact a Garmin dealer in the Seattle area who could help you. On another note, as long as you are going to the trouble, apply to the FCC for an international MMSI number which will apply for trips made to Canada. The MMSI numbers from Boat US are only applicable in U.S. waters.

It does seem puzzling that the manufacturers only allow one MMSI entry. It creates a lot of problems for boat owners.

Tom
 
thats a good idea wildcats about the rendezvous and the local garmin rep. applying for the FCC MMSI is definitely the way to go for PNW boaters who venture up into Canadian waters.

Annoyingly this is only software and at most also a cable.

Reminds me of the right to repair bill argument going on with tractors owners who can't just haul a huge combine down to the factory to repair something that should be an easy fix except for the lockin by the manufacturers.
 
Wildcats":1tfu6gzu said:
It does seem puzzling that the manufacturers only allow one MMSI entry. It creates a lot of problems for boat owners.

Tom
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My understanding is that the FCC is the one who requires that a dealer, not the owner, must enter MMSI data and that only one MMSI number can be entered unless the factory does a reset. It is not the manufacturer who is requiring this procedure, they are just following the FCC rules. It is not this way in other countries from what I have read.
 
All the above plus, An extra prop! Especially in the NW where we are as there are lots of "dead heads" in the water.
 
Don’t forget the petite model long armed mechanically inclined troll to get ito the areas you cannot reach. Currently out of stock on Amazon
 
Extra keys for both cabin entry and ignition. Skipper and crew may go their separate ways in ports and arrive back at different times so an entry key for everyone allows the early returnee to gain access. Also, while it hasn't yet happened to me, I worry about going ashore in some distant cove and losing my keys. Even in a port such a misadventure would present a big hassle. Concealing an entry key somewhere in the cockpit would allow entry to the cabin and concealing an ignition key somewhere in the cabin would enable getting underway.
 
ha! Nzfisher is on to something!
 
If traveling, especially on the rivers, AIS (at least receive) Radar works fine on open water but does not peek around the river bends
Thruster shear pin
snap ring pliers to install new pin
 
nzfisher":3ex5p1dd said:
Don’t forget the petite model long armed mechanically inclined troll to get ito the areas you cannot reach. Currently out of stock on Amazon
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If you cross the border on a regular basis, don't forget to include your "ships stores". Even if you don't imbibe you might be entertaining friends on board who would appreciate some adult beverages. Ships stores in this case means a reasonable amount of opened and partially consumed hard liquor or wine. Ship's stores don't count towards the wine/beer/hard liquor limits you can legally bring back and forth across the US/Canadian borders. Once on board the ship's stores bottles can't leave the ship until empty - which has never been a problem for us. We ALWAYS mention our "ships stores" when reporting in but it's never been an issue.
 
Don't rely on chart plotter. Always have paper charts along with course plotting tools. I cruise Lake Michigan/Green Bay, when out for long periods I mark the chat every hour.
 
An earlier post recommended a handheld radio with DSC and GPS such as the Standard Horizon HX870. I installed a fixed mount Standard Horizon 7 years ago after my research indicated it was a user friendly well performing radio. I had my eye on upgrading my handheld to a model with DCS and GPS and the HX870 was high on my list. I just purchased it from West Marine for $200 but it comes with a $40 rebate so net cost is $160. It is easy to set up and the buttons and operation appear to be user friendly. Overall I am impressed with the technology in such a small package and at a decent price. The grass is greening and, if we ignore the snow in the forecast for this evening, we are anxiously awaiting summer on the great lakes so I can try it out.
 
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