What to bring to a race....

**Seanp3** · 10-31-2005

For all you seasoned racers.... does anyone have a list of things to make sure you bring along to a race. Besides all the obvious: boat, motor, gas, prop & pins, helmet and safety gear, what are some things you are going to need to bring for a first timer at a race.

**BPIII125V** · 10-31-2005

Hi Sean,

First off I'd like to say that for the most part what you forget at home someone will lend you. There are a lot of generous people in the sport who will do about anything to get you on the water. That said, here is more stuff to bring:

2 cycle oil
WD40
gear case oil
prop nuts
spark plugs
tools - screw drivers wrenches etc
knee pads or pad for boat
wet shoes
extra clothes
sunscreen
camera
video if you have it
GPS for recording speeds - or Keller speedometer
notebook to keep track of your set ups and results
stop watch - some guys like to have one in the boat so they can make timed runs at the clock before the race starts
sponge
drain plugs
starting fluid - for drying out engine
small plastic bucket
soap/hand cleaner
waders - if the water is cold
extra starter ropes - depending on the engine you run
shim sticks - 1/16", 1/8", 1/4"
height checker - make sure you are legal (can borrow)
angle checker - to check prop shaft angle (should have one since they are all slightly different
EZ canopy (nice to have)
legal gas - have yours checked before you mix with oil
paper towels
duct tape
extra kill switch tether
cordless drill & bits
food & drink
test wheel
holy cow, no wonder I need a bigger van

I'm sure there is more, maybe someone else could chime in.

Bill III

**Seanp3** · 10-31-2005

Originally Posted by BPIII125V

Hi Sean,

First off I'd like to say that for the most part what you forget at home someone will lend you. There are a lot of generous people in the sport who will do about anything to get you on the water. That said, here is more stuff to bring:

2 cycle oil
WD40
gear case oil
prop nuts
spark plugs
tools - screw drivers wrenches etc
knee pads or pad for boat
wet shoes
extra clothes
sunscreen
camera
video if you have it
GPS for recording speeds - or Keller speedometer
notebook to keep track of your set ups and results
stop watch - some guys like to have one in the boat so they can make timed runs at the clock before the race starts
sponge
drain plugs
starting fluid - for drying out engine
small plastic bucket
soap/hand cleaner
waders - if the water is cold
extra starter ropes - depending on the engine you run
shim sticks - 1/16", 1/8", 1/4"
height checker - make sure you are legal (can borrow)
angle checker - to check prop shaft angle (should have one since they are all slightly different
EZ canopy (nice to have)
legal gas - have yours checked before you mix with oil
paper towels
duct tape
extra kill switch tether
cordless drill & bits
food & drink
test wheel
holy cow, no wonder I need a bigger van

I'm sure there is more, maybe someone else could chime in.

Bill III

Thanks Bill, that's huge!! Not just the list, but to have this information. There's so much stuff to get I don't think I'll be getting it all in one shot. I do appreciate you taking the time to post it. I'm sure others will benefit as well

**Tim Weber** · 11-01-2005

Bill,

You forgot one of the essentials. Lots of cheap beer!

Don't forget a tach.

Tim

**Miss BK** · 11-01-2005

Two things I always needed:

1. Prop wrench (knucklebusters aren't fun)

2. A person to back your trailer into the water (And a Sports Illustrated magazine for him to read to keep him from getting bored in case he isn't interested in boat racing - Been there, done that! Never again! LOL)

**Seanp3** · 11-01-2005

Do most of you camp out at the race site, or do you usually find a close by motel?

**Jeff Akers** · 11-01-2005

Sean,

From one rookie to another..
Bring some "confidence" and an "open mind" and the abillity to have some great fun and meet lots of good people.

OH one more thing, If you forget the sunblock or the EZup make sure you have one of these, you can never have enough shade

Umbrella girls

**BPIII125V** · 11-01-2005

Originally Posted by Seanp3

Do most of you camp out at the race site, or do you usually find a close by motel?

Depends on your budget and what hotels are near or available. Even if you have the $$$ to hotel it, camping out is fun and gives you more time to spend with the other racers. At region 7 races we typically have 50-60% camping at the race site. I would guess region 6 is at least that high, and at really nice sites like Big Rapids, MI practically everyone camps.

Bill III

**BPIII125V** · 11-01-2005

Originally Posted by Seanp3

Thanks Bill, that's huge!! Not just the list, but to have this information. There's so much stuff to get I don't think I'll be getting it all in one shot. I do appreciate you taking the time to post it. I'm sure others will benefit as well

most of the stuff on the list is cheap stuff. get a list together now and get something every week, before you know it you're ready to go.

Bill III

**mercguy** · 11-01-2005

Originally Posted by Jeff Akers

Sean,

From one rookie to another..
Bring some "confidence" and an "open mind" and the abillity to have some great fun and meet lots of good people.

OH one more thing, If you forget the sunblock or the EZup make sure you have one of these, you can never have enough shade

Umbrella girls

you are in charge of bringing the "umbrella girls"!!! Heck, I will "forget" my EZup every time (even though it is always in my trailer), if they are the "consequence"!!!!