Working on deck I would keep the rain gear. Get a small separate mesh duffel or bag for it. Nothing pisses me off more than deckhands bitching about the rain when they don’t bring rain gear on the boat.
Cool. Good info.
Roger that.
I’d probably lose the lined coveralls for working on a crewboat.
I take my own pillow and comforter, just throw them in a space bag or similar and vacuum the air out. Will also work similarly for your bulky coveralls. Definitely try not to be the deckhand without rain gear…
it is south louisiana but I’d definately bring a sweatshirt or fleece in case you’re outside for a few hours at night.
[QUOTE=needlegun;147079]One more thing guys,
This is specifically for crew boats so don’t stick me to much…
Do I have too much stuff? I was going on the advice I heard on here and other people. I have a duffel that is about 3x1x1ft and a normal sized backpack. Don’t want to be an A hole, but also don’t want to forget anything.
I brought:
Jeans
T’s
Undies
Socks
Rain coat
Rain pants
Dickies cover-alls (lined). These guys are BULKY.
Long sleeve pjs
Twin sheets
Blanket (light fleece). One crew boat guy said it was cold as a well diggers ass in the cabin.
Pillow
Meds/toiletries
Towel
Shower flops
Slippers
Books
iPad/iPhone and cables
MMD and other important docs
Pfd
Hard hat
Work gloves
Safety glasses
Work boots
Sun glasses
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Mattress pad
Short extension cord w/ end having multiple outlets. And remember to unplug it when not in use. Fire hazzard.
Congrats on the Job. Some reason I knew you were gonna do it.
Looks good but I would leave the bulky coveralls this hitch. (I’m assuming you mean the winter coveralls you can get at wally world.) I would bring them next hitch though. It can get cold between Dec and early March when on the back deck at night.
2nd - ditch the books and get a Kindle or whatever. Books take up a lot of space in your bag and gets heavy. You can pick them up at a pawn shop for $40. Someone will have a file for them with a 1,000 books you can read.
Carry something along that you like also as a treat, say dried fruit or something. Those things will not be found on the boat.
Agree with above about the Rain Suit, don’t be that guy. Most of the times the ones on the boat are not worth a crap anyways. DON’T FORGET A PILLOW CASE. some nasty looking pillow cases out here.
better to have and not need than to need and not have
Ten years in and have always brought my own towels, sheets, pillows, blankets, and mattress pad since my second hitch.
My skin is to sensitive for that rough 100 thread count crap the company provides. 400+ only for me.
Well aren’t you in the high freakin cotton…and yes there is a lot of pun intended
Hi fellas,
Just an update. I’m half way through my hitch and really enjoying the work. It’s way less manual labor than a yacht on deck and I get way more sleep. Living in a constant state of sleep deprivation is terrible and doesn’t seem to be an issue here. The bow thruster is a little loud when she kicks in but after a couple of nights I got used to it. Thanks for all the advice for what to bring. I’m glad I brought all that stuff and it was actually a lot less than some of the other guys. Nothing wrong with being comfortable I guess.
[QUOTE=Traitor Yankee;147198]Well aren’t you in the high freakin cotton…and yes there is a lot of pun intended[/QUOTE]
Champagne taste buddy, and with Walmart just around the corner affordable even on a beer drinkers budget.
[QUOTE=needlegun;148123]Hi fellas,
Just an update. I’m half way through my hitch and really enjoying the work. It’s way less manual labor than a yacht on deck and I get way more sleep. Living in a constant state of sleep deprivation is terrible and doesn’t seem to be an issue here. The bow thruster is a little loud when she kicks in but after a couple of nights I got used to it. Thanks for all the advice for what to bring. I’m glad I brought all that stuff and it was actually a lot less than some of the other guys. Nothing wrong with being comfortable I guess.[/QUOTE]
Congratulations needlegun, respect your go get 'em. I too am makeing the transition from the plastic boats back to workboats via the crew boat avenue since july. Glad to hear it’s working out for you.