what does a new boat owner need?

[ikonxone]

i tried searching, but i came up emtpy. i might not have been searching for the right words, so if something exists then please point me to the correct thread.

i could be possibly a new boat owner here in the next couple weeks (keeping fingers crossed and hoping the world aligns as i need it to). what exactly is needed for a first time boat owner?

- anchor
- life jackets
- wakeboards
- rope

please continue the list

[wakeboarder247]

-sunscreen
-towels
-vinyl protectant/cleaner
-wax
-wakesurf board
-rope (i know you said it but just clarifying.. you need tow rope, anchor rope, and some other rope just in case)

[wakeboarder247]

Oh and I would get a bunch of the orange USCG approved vests to just toss in the boat in case you get checked by the H20 5-0. You don't want to be short vests.

[zad0030]

-tools
-tool box
-cds
-orange skier down flag, if needed
-trailer hitch, if you dont have one already
-fenders
-tie up ropes
-anchor rope
-spot light, if you will be out at night
-documentation
-cooler
-paddles?

[zad0030]

Heres a thread that might help you. http://www.tigeowners.com/forum/show...ght=boat+owner

[da.bell]

beer
and what everyone else said.

[xpjim1]

A wife who can drive the boat or back up the trailer

[wakeboarder247]

That's a GREAT one Jim but sometimes can be hard to find!

[lee]

Throw cushion and a fire extinguisher.

[Matt Garcia]

A wife who can drive the boat or back up the trailer

Agree with that.

Also knife, zip ties, duct tape, plastic trash bags, second anchor or a sand spike.

[Dan and Christy]

A wife who can drive the boat or back up the trailer

Definitely a must!!!

Also a collapsable box anchor, ipod, and XM.

[Coach]

I didn't see it but a couple of the water guns that you stick one end in the water and pull on the handle and it sucks the water up. They are great if you need to get water out of your boat and they make for some fun while sitting around floating on a hot day.

My bilge pump snapped at the connection point and I was using a pail but soon realized I had a balast pump and used that to get the water out.

[dogbert]

jumper cables

[G-MONEY]

goggles...... for getting rope off your prop

Spare prop with prop puller

Boat plug

An Easy-Up sun shade for the beach


and more BEER

[five o'clock]

I agree with what everyone said. I know it was mentioned but don't forget the beer.

You'll also need insurance.....oh did I mention beer?