Reviewed by: CAPT. MIKE SCHOONVELD
First Aid kits aren’t required equipment on boats. Neither are tool kits. But common sense dictates having one of each. Some first aid kits are overkill. I’m not planning to do open heart surgery. I want to be able to do a quick patch job on minor dings and scratches.
Likewise, though I do about 97% of the mechanical work on my boat, about 97% of that work is done at home where I have more gear than Tim the Tool Man. That other three percent are minor problems that can be handled with just a few tools.
That must be the same mindset the people who came up with Angler Aid kits. These waterproof containers have tools and supplies to perform first aid on both yourself or your passengers as well as tools and supplies to make minor repairs to keep your mechanized gear going.
They have three sizes – a compact version, a medium size and their large has enough stuff to overhaul an engine or perform an appendectomy. For my use, the medium size, called the Angler Aid Safety Kit made the most sense – both from the size of the kit to fit the storage area on my boat as well as the 88 items contained inside the tough, waterproof box.
Not only does it have the usual bandaids, gauze, antiseptic, cotton swabs and both adhesive and sports tape, it has electrical tape, a multi-tool, assorted fuses, hose clamps, a bright LED flashlight and much, much more. Most “body or boat” problems that can be treated or fixed while underway can be handled with an Angler Aid Safety Kit. If you (or your boat) needs to upgrade so the emergency supplies common sense dictates having in your boat or car, check out all three sizes at http://www.angleraid.com or in retail outlets.
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