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If you are hiring a boat then the hire firm will supply some of these items, check with them what is included with the boat
If you wish to add to this list let me know
| Battery | Make sure your starter and leisure batteries are fully charged and in good condition |
| Bedding | Sheets, duvets or sleeping bags if you prefer. Pillows and pillow cases |
| Boat Hook | Boat hook on a short pole |
| Cleaning | Dish cloths, dusters, disinfectant, washing up liquid, tea towels, dettol spray or similar, bleach, mop, bucket, kitchen-roll |
| Clothes | Clothes and suitable footwear for all weathers |
| Cutlery | Knives, forks, spoons, don't forget the tin-opener |
| Dishes | Cups, beakers, glasses, plates, bowls |
| Drinks | Tea, coffee, milk, water, canned and bottled drinks, spirits, mixers, beer |
| Entertainment | TV, radio, cd, mp3, books, magazines, children's games, electronic games, family games |
| First Aid Kit | Basic first aid kit for cuts, scratches, stings and bites |
| Fly Spray | Fly spray, midge repellant |
| Food | Personal preference |
| Fuses | Various 240v and 12v fuses |
| Gas | Make sure you have a full spare bottle |
| Guides | Nicholson's and/or Pearson's guides for the area you are cruising |
| Grease | Most boats will have a stern gland greaser, make sure it is full before you leave, spare grease, engine oil, gearbox oil |
| Hammer | Large hammer for knocking mooring pins in |
| Hosepipe | For filling up your water tank |
| Kettle | Kettle for use on gas stoves |
| Keys | Boat keys, BW keys, handcuff key, car and house keys kept in a safe place |
| Life Jackets | For youngsters, none swimmers and everyone on river sections. Better safe than sorry |
| Matches | Matches or lighter for gas stove |
| Mooring Pins | Mooring pins plus spares and piling hooks |
| Pans | Various pans for use on a gas hob |
| Phone Chargers | If you have an inverter then the normal chargers will do, if not you will need 12v adapters either cigar lighter or 2 pin types |
| Personal Hygeine | Soap, shower-gel, flannel, towels, shaver, toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet-rolls |
| Pets | If you take your pet boating (and you should), don't forget pet food, lead, brush, dishes |
| Pole | Long pole for pushing away from the side if you get grounded |
| Ropes | Fore and aft ropes, and one or two centre ropes |
| Suncream | You may be lucky and need this |
| Toilet Blue | Depending on the type of toilet you have, you may also need fluid for the top tank if you have one fitted |
| Torch | A torch and candles for if the power goes |
| Tool Kit | Basic tool kit, screwdrivers, pliers, wire-cutters etc |
| Water | Make sure your tank is full before you leave |
| Wet Weather Gear | You will more than likely need these |
| UKCanals Ring Owner: Ken Fairhurst Site: UK Canals |
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