LaurencetheAdventurer
Well-Known Member
So, the delayed arrival date means I am trying to pre-purchase everything I need for the 26 LXSB I have on order (Early June Delivery) so I can load and go when it arrives.
Our lake is 5 hours from home (LA to Havasu), and while I always toss my toolbox in the truck I also like a dedicated tool box for each of my “toys”. Possibly you pro’s would share some of your advice on must have tools, parts and repair items to keep handy on/for the Benny!?
I assume everything is SAE on the Benny, I understand the Mercury OB is metric though could not get this confirmed and not sure if I would be doing much on the engine.
I primarily boat on Lake Havasu, generally have cell service but will also carry a marine radio and looking into tow services. So the goal is a small set of tools (need to leave a lot of room for coolers) to do the typical DYI stuff outside of normal maintenance. I am a bit handy, but not going to dive into anything too complicated and with the 10 year warranty, the Benny Dealer is 20 minutes away at the lake.
The tool “kits” are easy, but it seems they have a LOT of stuff that would never get used, most only have metric or SAE – so it seems a custom set is ideal (though probably a bit more expensive). So, what I have compiled after a bit of reading and searching:
Normal stuff: quality screwdrivers, electrical tape, wire strippers and connectors, a couple of adjustable wrenches, plyers, needle noses, voltage tester, headband flashlight, jumper battery (though I have 2 onboard), jumper cables, duct tape, zip ties, big hammer (when everything else fails).
Specific / Specialty items:
Larry
Our lake is 5 hours from home (LA to Havasu), and while I always toss my toolbox in the truck I also like a dedicated tool box for each of my “toys”. Possibly you pro’s would share some of your advice on must have tools, parts and repair items to keep handy on/for the Benny!?
I assume everything is SAE on the Benny, I understand the Mercury OB is metric though could not get this confirmed and not sure if I would be doing much on the engine.
I primarily boat on Lake Havasu, generally have cell service but will also carry a marine radio and looking into tow services. So the goal is a small set of tools (need to leave a lot of room for coolers) to do the typical DYI stuff outside of normal maintenance. I am a bit handy, but not going to dive into anything too complicated and with the 10 year warranty, the Benny Dealer is 20 minutes away at the lake.
The tool “kits” are easy, but it seems they have a LOT of stuff that would never get used, most only have metric or SAE – so it seems a custom set is ideal (though probably a bit more expensive). So, what I have compiled after a bit of reading and searching:
Normal stuff: quality screwdrivers, electrical tape, wire strippers and connectors, a couple of adjustable wrenches, plyers, needle noses, voltage tester, headband flashlight, jumper battery (though I have 2 onboard), jumper cables, duct tape, zip ties, big hammer (when everything else fails).
Specific / Specialty items:
- Wrenches / sockets to have on the boat? – Any key sizes? I imagine the sizes of what needed on a day to day basis is limited?
- Floating Prop Wrench – appears the Mercury is 1 5/16.
- Prop Pulling Tools & Grease
- Extra prop, Hub Kit (FloTourq II for Mer350) and prop nuts/washers.
- WD40 or other spray lube
- LockTite Blue 242
- Spare Fuses & puller:
- Engine: ACT 20, 5 and 2 Amp.
- Benny: not in manual!? Will figure out once I have the boat.
- Spare Bulbs (manual does not provide any specs – will get from dealer).
- Diving Mask and Snorkel (I have seen all sorts of crazy stuff get caught in the prop).
- Magnetic pick up tool.
- Tow Line (Seems I could use my tube tow line rated at 6K).
- Rigging knife – key to remove stubborn knots and line that may get caught around the prop.
- Quality Torque Wrench from prop (or maybe not if just for emergencies – have that on the truck)??
- Hex or specialty wrenches (no tower)???
- Adjustable Face Spanner Wrench (need to look to see if Benny has any related screw off panels - recommended in an article)???
Larry