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Title: What are your boat must haves?
Post by: brichards44 on April 20, 2011, 09:15:56 PM: Just bought a new Parker 2120 sport cabin. I am very excited to get this boat outfitted to fish all the Puget Sound and coast has to offer. Is there anything that you just couldn't live without (boat accessories, gear, electronics, tackle, etc) on your boat! Tight Lines
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Post by: jstone on April 20, 2011, 09:17:28 PM: Goodlookn woman on it 8)
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Post by: FC on April 20, 2011, 09:19:00 PM: I like empty bikinis. :chuckle:
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Post by: pjb3 on April 20, 2011, 09:20:41 PM: Congrats, U still going with me for butts/ling?
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Post by: lokidog on April 20, 2011, 09:26:46 PM: Be sure to have separate gps and depth finder displays as trying to watch both on one screen is a pain.

I am sure I will think of more.... Good fishing!
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Post by: wsucowboy on April 20, 2011, 09:57:15 PM: Quote from: FC on April 20, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
I like empty bikinis. :chuckle:
Depends on the women that were in the bikinis in the 1st place! A cooler full of ice and beer :brew:
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Post by: FC on April 20, 2011, 10:19:34 PM: Quote from: wsucowboy on April 20, 2011, 09:57:15 PM
Quote from: FC on April 20, 2011, 09:19:00 PM
I like empty bikinis. :chuckle:
Depends on the women that were in the bikinis in the 1st place! A cooler full of ice and beer :brew:

Very true, some bikinis are best left full!
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Post by: jeepasaurusrex on April 20, 2011, 10:48:49 PM: An extra drain plug. :chuckle:
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Post by: 6x6in6 on April 20, 2011, 10:53:21 PM: A well stocked checking account.
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Post by: OSCAR1987 on April 20, 2011, 10:55:41 PM: Kicker motor....VHF radio.....2 Batteries just in case....trim tabs.....bearing buddies....adjustable boat hook......crab pot puller.....
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Post by: OSCAR1987 on April 20, 2011, 10:57:40 PM: portapottie
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Post by: PolarBear on April 21, 2011, 01:26:26 AM: Compass, spare plugs, GOOD electronics, up to date safety gear, paddle, mooring lines and rescue tape! None of my boats move without all of these on board!
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on April 21, 2011, 01:34:57 AM: Spare plugs/duck tape those 2 have saved a few trips :IBCOOL:
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Post by: lokidog on April 21, 2011, 06:56:45 AM: An anchor and line, probably more useful than a paddle on a 21' boat, keeps you off the rocks/beach/Japan while waiting for help.
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Post by: h2ofowlr on April 21, 2011, 07:15:53 AM: You will need extra plugs, fire extinguisher, paddle, signal device, throwable PFD, life jackets, extra battery, fishing nets, rods and tackle. Down riggers if fishing salt an depending on age, boaters saftey card as the coast guard may board your vessel. Bumpers, 300' of anchor rope, chain and anchor. A good fish finder and charter. I use the Raymarine A70D. A good set up. A lot of money for fuel.
BOAT = Bust Out Another Thousand. :chuckle:
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Post by: longknife on April 21, 2011, 07:19:24 AM: Quote from: brichards44 on April 20, 2011, 09:15:56 PM
Just bought a new Parker 2120 sport cabin. I am very excited to get this boat outfitted to fish all the Puget Sound and coast has to offer. Is there anything that you just couldn't live without (boat accessories, gear, electronics, tackle, etc) on your boat! Tight Lines

AWSOME boats! Went 50 miles out from la Push in a 25' and a 23' Parker. Very nice boats! Nice score

I got ahold of survival suits for fishing the bigger water for the sound/ocean.
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Post by: Rick on April 21, 2011, 07:24:26 AM: If you're fishing the straights and the coast,get some Radar. Sure a GPS might get you out and back,but GPS doesn't do anything to keep you from colliding with another boat,deadhead,etc.

It gets really foggy in August and September.
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Post by: 300wsm on April 21, 2011, 07:44:16 AM: Fish! Also all the safety equipment required by USCG. If you are going for halibut or out in the ocean you will want good eletronics. I still want to put a rocket launcher on my boat to get the rods and stuff out of the way and they look cool. Also if going on long runs, extra fuel storage is nice. Fish box for the fish and a couple beers to celebrate killing a big fish(not too much, stay safe). Most important is have FUN on your boat. Lingcod and halibut are just around the corner. I'll be up at Neah Bay for the halibut opener. Anyone else going?
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Post by: Angus on April 21, 2011, 07:51:10 AM: Racor fuel/water seperator with a couple spare filters on board. A little bad gas will ruin your day and it rarely happens near the dock/launch.
VHF radio, a cell phone won't cut it.
Fire extinguisher, bigger is better. Alot of people buy with smallest bottle possible, could be because of limited space or maybe their just cheap, but ask yourself, when the sh!t hits the fan and you need an extinguisher, will you still be happy you saved a few bucks?
Good quality (Furuno, Garmin) electronics, stay away from the Fisher Price crap.
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Post by: Wacenturion on April 21, 2011, 08:35:38 AM: Quote from: brichards44 on April 20, 2011, 09:15:56 PM
Just bought a new Parker 2120 sport cabin. I am very excited to get this boat outfitted to fish all the Puget Sound and coast has to offer. Is there anything that you just couldn't live without (boat accessories, gear, electronics, tackle, etc) on your boat! Tight Lines

Quick question.....we're you hauling that boat north through Olympia on I-5 on Tuesday this week....think it was Tuesday. I remember seeing a Parker 2120....nice looking boat. In fact I slowed down in my lane to get a look at it going by. Were you in a Mercedes?
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Post by: cohoho on April 21, 2011, 08:45:46 AM: Quote from: lokidog on April 20, 2011, 09:26:46 PM
Be sure to have separate gps and depth finder displays as trying to watch both on one screen is a pain.

I am sure I will think of more.... Good fishing!

Right on there for sure. Hate the split screen stuff.. Small screens already for getting older eyes... :bash:
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Post by: NRA4LIFE on April 21, 2011, 08:54:47 AM: All my pumps (bilge, livewell, recirc) use the same motor insert. Keep 1 or 2 spares onboard.
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Post by: spookgus on April 21, 2011, 12:51:30 PM: Sharp knives that are easily accessible. Even one in the bow to cut the anchor rope if needed. :yike:
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Post by: brichards44 on April 21, 2011, 04:06:25 PM: The boat is still getting its kicker motor installed. Thanks for all the great info.
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Post by: jkononen on April 21, 2011, 10:25:10 PM: Beer
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Post by: BigD on April 22, 2011, 06:39:14 AM: Radar, VHF, anchor, tool kit (your option on the contents), spare fuses, spare fuel filter, ditch bag for you safety gear (with spare hand held VHF), this could be a long list.