galonuscct
Jet Boat Addict
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- 2017
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- 242 Limited E-Series
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I've been working on a way to store tools on the trailer for awhile. Still don't have anything worked out. I hate the idea of carrying road tools on the water with me, but honestly it's probably the best location for them.Then carry a foldable 4way jack in the on board toolbox.
An actual jack might be cheaper than wood these days.I watched a video once where this guy said NEVER to jack the trailer up while on the side of the road, for safety reasons. He said to carry a couple of 2x6 blocks and roll the good tire up on them, therefore raising the bad tire, if you have dual axles of course.
I plan on taking some scrap 2x6 board, one about 12" long and one 6" long, center them and screw them together. Cover them in a few coats of poly for longevity, and just throw that in the boat somewhere, like where the batteries are. Then carry a foldable 4way jack in the on board toolbox.
Yea, I think that's where I'm headed. Harbor Freight has a small plastic toolbox for $11. Big enough to hold a bottle jack, 4-way collapsing lug wrench, and a few basic hand tools. Enough to avoid calling roadside assistance in the event of a blowout or minor mechanical issue, but not so much I'm duplicating an entire home workbench worth of tools.@2kwik4u I had the same thought process, but finally just decided it was easier and less hassle to carry them on board. Boat size makes a difference as far as storage space, but any nook and crannie can be used.
I put this on my old boat. Worked great. If I was doing it again, I would try to go a little smaller on the box and see if I could make a top load work. Couldn’t keep the water out of this one. I ended up putting a 4-5” shelf of treated lumber in it, then my plastic totes on top of the shelf. Couple of blocks went under it. And, since I couldn’t keep the water out around the door, I drilled a hole in the bottom to let it drain better. Used it for a year and never had any problem with the wood staying wet. Small floor jack and all the tools were in the green tote.I've been working on a way to store tools on the trailer for awhile. Still don't have anything worked out. I hate the idea of carrying road tools on the water with me, but honestly it's probably the best location for them.
Nitrile gloves? That's rich people stuff these days. Probably better to get some leather ones.Yea, I think that's where I'm headed. Harbor Freight has a small plastic toolbox for $11. Big enough to hold a bottle jack, 4-way collapsing lug wrench, and a few basic hand tools. Enough to avoid calling roadside assistance in the event of a blowout or minor mechanical issue, but not so much I'm duplicating an entire home workbench worth of tools.
Chatting online with a buddy this morning. He suggested throwing a few pairs of nitrile gloves, a flashlight, and a cheap umbrella in there as well. Said it might make a miserable situation just a little more bearable. Think I might include emergency Advil as well at that rate