What kit do you carry on your SIB?

[Channel Ribs]

The contents of my Peli (as pictured):-

• Torch with LEDs
• Floating serated knife with round tip
• Ubiquitous flat/philips screw driver
• Glow stick
• Waterproof notepad and waterproof pencil
• Bottles water
• Energy sweets
• First aid kit, with eye-wash capsules added
• eTrex with charts
• Sealed pack of fuel filter, small penknife, whistle & insulation tape
• Sealed pack of AA batteries (my handheld VHF and the eTrex use them)
• Foil blanket (next to useless but so small and light why not)
• Sealed pack of flares
• Starting cord
• Sighting compass
• Cable ties
• Multimeter
• Multitool & small adj. spanner
• Resuscitation mask in a hard case

The sealed packs are heavy duty clear plastic, with a V cut in one end so that they can be opened with cold/gloved hands. We supply lots of safety kits with the items like this, especially first aid kits as it makes them tamper evident as well as floating and waterproof.

The resus mask should be sealed in a pack too, but I show it to customers on courses.

I also have a compact tool kit that goes with me if I think there is half a chance of needing something other than a pair of pliers. Might get a pic of that later on.

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by willk

Sounds like I should be OK with the pair I have then...

[Channel Ribs]

And a pic of the bits all in the Peli Case, still room over for some sarnies

Also pictured is a Grab Bag that we sell with some of the items in this thread included, priced at 39 pounds for the Viper Tacpack and contents (includes a complete first aid kit).

Viper Tactical

[John Kennett]

Nice box of tricks willk. And Channel RIBs too. I now have Pelicase envy, which can only be a retail opportunity.

I tend to carry a big Ortleib drybag with snacks, towels and dry clothes for the kids. Then in the bow bag I have an anchor with chain and warp, inshore flare kit, and my trailtoolz tool kit if I remember. I ought to have a few basic spares too, but haven't got round to it.

In the SIB I tend to wear my kayaking buoyancy aid with good pockets which take a handheld VHF and my iPhone in a dry case. It's got the Navionics chartplotter on it which is handy until the batteries run out. I'd like a Magellan toughcase but I'm not prepared to pay for one at the moment!

[m chappelow]

i have 2 sets kept in dry bags ,
basic kit is just for having a run about and the other for having a run out to sea or down the coast,lucky for me stowage is not a problem as i have storage bags on the sponsons,plastic anchor box and the dry bags go under the bow dodger.i will try get some pics tommorow .


basic kit,
flares,torch,engine tools /spares ,,first aid, vhf handheld,compass,spare prop,fold up bucket/bailer, knife ,throw bag .

extended kit ,
radar reflector ,fire extinguisher, fog horn ,pocket resus mask ,towline and bridle,small bottle water ,survival bag ,spare compass and chart with courses reddy plotted for bouy hopping ,glow sticks ,emergency nav light, man overboard strop and pully block ,,,,just in case i go over and i cant help myself my young lad can at least parbuckle me back aboard, gecko helmet / gloves and gel hand warmers and a cheap monocular, inflatable bouy (old diving s.m.b.).

oh and
Rocket speed line ,basket stretcher

[willk]

Thanks to the input here I have revisited the Pelicase and managed (without removing anything) to add a PVC survival bag, some wire and electrical connectors and a diver's slate and attached pencil. Just the couple of tools to go and I'm done.

[jambo]

Ho
what about the obligatory bottle of Malt for medicinal purposes!!

J

[kerny]

Originally Posted by jambo

Ho
what about the obligatory bottle of Malt for medicinal purposes!!

J

Very good point

[willk]

It's odd you should mention that. I have a pair of 50cl plastic minis that I use for hiking. That's 4 UK shots or 3 Irish ones. Maybe I should squeeze 'em in there somewhere. I will confess that I taped a €20 note to the inside of the box, in case I get washed up on a distant bar with no wallet....

[jambo]

Originally Posted by willk

It's odd you should mention that. I have a pair of 50cl plastic minis that I use for hiking. That's 4 UK shots or 3 Irish ones. Maybe I should squeeze 'em in there somewhere. I will confess that I taped a €20 note to the inside of the box, in case I get washed up on a distant bar with no wallet....

Maybe if you do that you will be like the proverbial 'boy' scout and be prepare for all events, mind you 20 euros will not get you many drams!!
J

[Max...]

You need to sew half a dozen gold sovereigns into the lining of your LJ!

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by Max...

You need to sew half a dozen gold sovereigns into the lining of your LJ!

Thats a bit harsh, I know his sense of humour is a tad "unique" at times, but he hardly deserves condemning to the depths with a weighted buoyancy aid!

[willk]

...where's Marty's photo of his SIB kit/s? It's tomorrow already.

[Chris]

Originally Posted by willk

I have (temporarily) downsized to a SIB and spend my Daze zipping around and fishing in sheltered waters less than two miles from a safe shore. The SIB is a tiny 2.7m tender that is rated for F4 and below. I try to keep the weight down but my OCD has cut in. I carry a Pelicase of the stuff shown in the pics. In addition I have a small bag of ground gear and whatever task appropriate kit I need.

Anyway, the Pelicase is full and I think I need to add a tiny adjustable spanner and a screwdriver or two. Any (useful) thoughts?

Just hope that Boat Mad guys done look at this thread they already have enough ammunition to refer to us all as wanabee Bear Gryllsisis (sp)

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by willk

...where's Marty's photo of his SIB kit/s? It's tomorrow already.

Post 21?

I shall get my tool kit today for you too.

[willk]

Originally Posted by m chappelow

i will try get some pics tommorow

Originally Posted by Channel Ribs

Post 21?

The other Marty

Originally Posted by Chris

Just hope that Boat Mad guys done look at this thread

They're the lads with the speedboats, aren't they?

[Channel Ribs]

Originally Posted by willk

The other Marty

You should just use the same numbering system as on your wall.

[martini]

Originally Posted by martini

Incidentally what size air cylinder are you using?

[willk]

Originally Posted by martini

s'cuse meh - I mistook that query for your signature line.

The big cylinder is for initial inflation onshore - it looks a bit Heath Robinson but actually inflates up to the 11psi max without leaks. It means that I can fill the boat without hunching over or moving the kit about too much. The fact that it cost me exactly nothing was a big plus It will fill the boat to working pressure about four times.

The little one is the onboard kit and connects to the gauge and adaptor carried in the Pelicase. It holds about 90 litres and it's fine for topping off the tubes or airdeck if required. In the event of a total deflation, I would need to blow the section like a balloon before adding the final pressure. That's a 0.4L cylinder and the associated fitting is from an old BCD.

TBH, if the boat was bigger and had a hard deck, I'd just pack a pump....

[martini]

Originally Posted by willk

s'cuse meh - I mistook that query for your signature line.

Very good

Although I'm keeping mine inflated, I lose quite a bit of air through the prv's when sat on the trailer in 30 degrees, it is very black after all.

What with the main tubes, speed tubes and keel there's a fair bit of pumping to do after every launch. I was thinking a small bottle with a reg and adaptor/gauge as per the recent thread just for topping up.

I might even keep an eye out for a fast inflation kit since I've got all the proper valves for it. I'm guessing then that a small pony bottle would keep her topped up for a good while