Totally agree Tim. I was just trying to add a little humor, as well as provide an option if you have no starter kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimY
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Totally agree Tim. I was just trying to add a little humor, as well as provide an option if you have no starter kit.Quote:
Originally Posted by TimY
I know you were buddy. Have to have some humor in here somewhere. Vaseline is (petroleum based) where vegetable oil is the component of chips. Chips are hard start if they get wet but they do burn well when dry. Just hope and pray nobody has to use any of it.
Great info guys! Was wondering if a mod could maybe move this stuff to it's own thread so it doesn't just get lost in the clutter.
It was a tragedy for sure. All those things regarding fire starters are great ideas. And the inflatable life vest is good too. I just recently purchased one did read where it says not to use below 40 or 45 degrees. Not as ure if they are all that way. Might be a o me thing to check out.
I only use my inflatable in the summertime. For winter I use an extra heavy duty standard vest with more flotation than normal vests have. Saturated heavy clothes weigh much more than normal. I also installed a ladder on my Lund last winter and have long carried a survivor bag in my boat during wintertime.
All excellant ideas
I will just add this to the discussion tho I'm sure most are already aware of it. If I fall off my boat in any weather there is no way I have the arm strength to pull myself back onboard and I imagine that's true of about everyone in the winter. If you have a tilt feature on your motor and can stand on lower unit then hit the up button it will lift you right into the boat. Fortunately I have only tried this when my boat was trailered but it should work at least as well in the water.
Good tip, Cc.Quote:
Originally Posted by Crappie ciller
Crappie chiller, I did that a lot back when I was younger and ski out of any old boat not made for skiing. This was my plan in cold water if possible for a longtime. BUT I'm not sure with all those cold weather cloths on, can I get my foot high enough to get it on the motor. I think my best plan is try NOT to go alone in the late winter months with water temps low. That way unless both of us go in the water hopefully the other can help you back in. For a longtime I have had extra cloths and a towel but need to add a kit to start a fire. I do sometimes have a small propane heater if I'm by myself.
I'm glad this thread was started, some very good info.
Since getting my boat 2 seasons ago, I've kept a change of clothes during the winter months and at least a set of frog togs. they block the wind pretty good. I also picked up a water proof fire starter at the gun show a couple weeks back. it's a stainless fully contained cylinder that can use any type of flammable liquid (except diesel), cotton strips and a striker. the cotton strip is on the end of a stick that has an oring on it. it screws into the cylinder full of flammable with the striker (flint)on the side. They are supposed to be good for 1000 lights. It cost 5 bucks and three of them will fit in the palm of a normal mans hand. I plan on getting some more at the next show later this month. If anyone might be interested in a group buy, let me know and I'll see if we can get a hundred of them or so for a much lessor cost. I know the guy that sells them so I might have a way in.