Dry box suggestions
#1
Admirals Club 

Thread Starter

Looking for a sealed dry box to keep tools and repair supplies and another to keep safety gear in. Any suggestions on a reasonable size well constructed box for this purpose.
#3
Senior Member




Pelican x2
Their coolers are great too, better latches and other attributes than yeti
Their coolers are great too, better latches and other attributes than yeti
#4

plano makes some weather sealed marine boxes that are about 2' x 3' and 18" high -they are fairly sturdy- also, a small ice chest may work as well-how many tools do you want to store-also, safety equipment might be best if kept in a ditch bag
#11
Senior Member

Ammo cans do good, just need to be aware of rust and take care of as it happens. Pelican cases are good.
Plano is crap, they will not keep moisture out and their customer service sucks. There are YouTube videos on them and I tried the pool test. Metal ammo cans 100% no bubbles or water inside. Plano boxes, you will see bubbles and find water inside after submerged.
Plano is crap, they will not keep moisture out and their customer service sucks. There are YouTube videos on them and I tried the pool test. Metal ammo cans 100% no bubbles or water inside. Plano boxes, you will see bubbles and find water inside after submerged.
#13
Senior Member

Yeah pelican tool box!!
comes in black yellow or orange
very nice, a bit heavy when loaded
but it’s my oh shit/mcgyver box so a little bit of
everything in it so far even left on deck in rain
no water and no rust!!
comes in black yellow or orange
very nice, a bit heavy when loaded
but it’s my oh shit/mcgyver box so a little bit of
everything in it so far even left on deck in rain
no water and no rust!!
#14
Junior Member

Apache boxes at Harbor Fright are good for the money. I have one that I store my electronics in while not on the boat.
The foam make it easy to configure so the equipment is secured, all for under 40 bucks.
Most time 25% off coupons are available via online towards them.
The foam make it easy to configure so the equipment is secured, all for under 40 bucks.
Most time 25% off coupons are available via online towards them.
#15
Admirals Club 


and a cheap bin that seals from ziploc or something for your tools and repair supplies.
throw in some silica packets
Last edited by mystery; 09-02-2019 at 06:36 PM.
#18

Apache boxes at Harbor Fright are good for the money. I have one that I store my electronics in while not on the boat.
The foam make it easy to configure so the equipment is secured, all for under 40 bucks.
Most time 25% off coupons are available via online towards them.
The foam make it easy to configure so the equipment is secured, all for under 40 bucks.
Most time 25% off coupons are available via online towards them.
#20
Admirals Club 


For my 15’ skiff, I went to harbor freight and built my boat tool box for less than $50. One of their “weatherproof” ammo cans (plastic with a small gasket), poly type socket wrenches, sockets, aluminum multi-screwdriver, various pliers and channel locks, and a can of oil to keep everything lubricated and resist rust. Bought an identical can for flares, paperwork, etc.
If you want flares and a whistle in the safety box thats one thing, if you want an Epirb and liferaft to fit in it, thats another...