Baller Keith_Menard Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 We had a couple safety issues last year with straps not coming undone. I was thinking it is a good idea to keep a knife in the boat. Was wondering if anyone else does this/ recommends one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller bojans Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Straps on or for what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Andre Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 @bojans Bikinis... My ski finish in 16.95 but my ass is out of tolerance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Chef23 Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I have a utility knife in the glove box. We frequently need it to maintain the course, replace buoys etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Jmoski Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I keep a tool bag onboard with everything needed for repairs and the like... In addition to a cutting implement, I also keep a scuba mask in case I ever need to detangle a rope from the prop. This happened once and its much easier with a mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Jody_Seal Posted June 20, 2017 Baller_ Share Posted June 20, 2017 Only a knife? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I keep a stainless Gerber multi tool in the glove box. Good for cutting ropes if someone screws up. Also have a set of swim goggles in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jcamp Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Whenever I'm diving underwater to fix the course, tie on a buoy, etc., I put a box knife either in my shorts pockets, or stuffed into my wetsuit top just in case I need to cut my way out of a sticky situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted June 20, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Straight blade or serated? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller skialex Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 Bowie or kukri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I keep a Kabar in my glove box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Obrienslalom Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I had a mishap running over a rope, and we were very fortunate we could get it off without a knife. Probably a good thing to have on board just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jimbrake Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 @"Keith Menard" - you don't just throw out movie quotes willy nilly. You have to post the video of that snippet of the movie. Try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jjackkrash Posted June 20, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 20, 2017 I keep the same as @oldjeep plus a first-aid kit, gorilla tape, zipties and a crescent wrench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2017 I have said it on another thread, as well as carrying a knife, goggles, etc, everybody should carry a Airhorn, there should be a standard understanding 1 Blast boat problem need assistance, 2 Blasts Skier Injured in the water, 4 Blasts All of the above + call emergency services, it's simple. I know on the chain of lakes in Florida you can get pulled over and they check that you have all the gear onboard that is specified, but I do not think a Airhorn is included, nor is there any protocol about signalling for help, I know we all have mobile phones, but dead zones and flat batteries can be a problem. How would you setup such a protocol ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller mwetskier Posted June 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2017 @Stevie Boy -i'm sure the coast guard has a protocol for petitioning introduction of new regulations and / or modifying existing regulations. also a while back the coast guard ceded many regulatory duties to individual states for their own inland water ways so you might take a look at your own state regulatory agencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Keith_Menard Posted June 21, 2017 Author Baller Share Posted June 21, 2017 @Stevie Boy In Massachusetts...we don't mandate flags for a skier in the water. I have never been able to figure that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller oldjeep Posted June 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2017 @Stevie Boy Boats are already required to have a horn of some sort, carrying an air horn seems like over kill when your boat should have a perfectly good one built in. @"Keith Menard" I think that states that mandate flags are in the minority. Only ran into that particular rule in Missouri. My .02, better off looking for people in the water than flags on boats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Stevie Boy Posted June 21, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 21, 2017 @oldjeep a Airhorn is very distinctive and the sound travels much further than the horn on your boat , unless you have retro fitted Truck Horns that is. We are talking about the possibilty of somebody in the water with Life threaten injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller braindamage Posted June 22, 2017 Baller Share Posted June 22, 2017 I have a leatherman, goggles, air horn, first aid kit, wet wipes, and paper towels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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