May242026

“What should I use for this-that and the other thing” is on our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Boat Owners who seek guidance and expertise. Our notes and links below will help you navigate the process of adding value to your boat with products from maintenance to the newest gadgets. Please send us a note if you have a recommendation to add to our Amazon Associates recommendation list.

All items linked below have been purchased and tested by our team before recommendations are made.

Every vessel should have the following aboard:

Chart Table

Waterproof Notebook – Must have item; Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Side Spiral Notebook, 8.5″ x 11″, Yellow Cover

Waterproof Pen: The permanent ink writes through water, grease, and mud without clumping or smearing.

Caliper – 150mm / 5.9-inch Plastic Measuring Tool for Precision Measurements

Sharpie – Permanent Chisel Tip Marker Set, 8 Count

Carpenter Pencils – 5 Pack of Bright Orange Swanson Carpenter Pencils with Black Graphite

Magnifying Ruler – 2X Magnification, 1/16-Inch & Tenths Scales, 12-Inch

Tool Box

CorrosionX Rust Inhibitor – Our go-to product for effective corrosion prevention, lubrication, and penetration. Although it may look similar to other oil-based anti-corrosion sprays, CorrosionX actually disrupts rust and corrosion on the molecular level (displacing it from the metal surface and keeping it from spreading), and provides long-term protection against rust and corrosion on any metal surface.

Nut Bolt Thread Gauge – Measures Diameter, Thread Pitch & Length – Fractional #4 to 1″ & Metric 3mm to 22mm

Electrical Tape – Colors 6 Pack 3/4-Inch by 60 Feet

Cleaning Supplies

Peppermint Essential Oil – Spider Control – Peppermint Essential Oil

Vinegar Industrial Strength – Carry 9 Gallons of vinegar aboard in a one-gallon container… 45% Vinegar Industrial Strength Concentrate – Extra Strength – 9X Stronger Than Regular Vinegar 

Fishing Equipment

ReelX and ReelX Grease – Kit contains 1 each of ReelX 1 oz. and ReelX Grease 1 oz. bottles with precision applicator tips. Marine-Grade Anti-Rust Lubricant for Bearings, Spinning, Baitcasting, Spincast, Fly, Trolling & Electric Reels, Corrosion Prevention & Control

Fishing Shears – Beyond Fishing 6.5″ Pro Fishing Shears Dual Serrated Blades, Fishing Braided Line Scissors with Titanium Coating, Non-Slip Grip & Multifunction Tool, Includes Hard Molded Locking Sheath

Sailing Equipment

Ronstan Tell Tails – Set of 3 Pairs

McLube Sailkote – Harken McLube Sailkote Spray; easy to apply, high-tech, high-performance dry lubricant for anythingthat moves on your boat—sails, hulls, rigging, deck hardware, and more. Use it on anything that you want to run smoother, work more efficiently, and last longer.

McLube One Drop – The only product that Harken recommends for travelers, battcars, and other ball bearing applications. Reduce rolling friction, condition and lubricate, and keep ball bearings clean.

General Sullpies

Toilet Paper – Scott Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls, Septic-Safe, Toilet Paper