Rae took a Halkett boat on his first expedition in 1846 , reporting that it was `` most useful in crossing and recrossing the river at Repulse Bay '' , and that `` although in constant use for upwards of six weeks on a rocky coast it never required the slightest repair '' and `` ought to form part of the equipment of every expedition '' .
He also said that `` although in constant use for upwards of six weeks on a rocky coast it never required the slightest repair '' and `` ought to form part of the equipment of every expedition '' .