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What Spare Parts Do You Carry Aboard Your Boat??

9K views 40 replies 19 participants last post by  sailingdog 
#1 ·
I was just curious to see what spare parts you carry aboard your boat.

I have spare line, my old backstay and backstay adjuster, and a few other rigging items.

I also have:

a spare prop for my dinghy motor,
extra prop blades for the bigger auxiliary outboard,
spare oil filters for both engines,
spare fuel/water separation filters for the bigger engine,
new spark plugs for both outboards,
extra shear pins for the dinghy motor,
spare impellers for both outboards,
spare fuses (mostly ATC blade fuses),
spare bulbs for the deck-level nav lights that haven't been upgraded to LED,
a head re-build kit,
a spare 15 Amp circuit breaker,
 
#4 ·
What you need are some of these:

 
#5 ·
That's a good list Sailingdog. Pretty much whenever anything breaks or needs periodic replacement, I replace it with a new one and rebuild the old one for a spare. So along with your list:
Spare raw water pump, alternator, macerator pump, huge assortment of nuts/bolts, gasket material, zincs, motor brushes for the various electric motors, etc. When I replace my standing rigging, I'll probably save some of the old stuff for spares.
 
#6 ·
Erps-

My list will be a bit different, since I don't have an inboard diesel—so no alternator, no raw water pump, etc.

I've seen one friend get stranded after breaking the shear pin in their dinghy outboard....and saw them break the prop off a different week. :) I figure if I have spares for both, I won't need them. :)
 
#9 ·
#8 ·
I have at the moment:


6 oil filters
4 larger fuel filters
3 smaller fuel filters
1 starter ( it came with the boat )
3 raw water impellers
2 belts
1 large bag of gaskets for the motor ( came with the boat )
100 feet of yellow floating line ( for power boaters ) :p
3 LEDS litebulbs
8 D cell batteries
8 C cell Batteries
20 AA batteries.
12 hose champs ( different sizes )
1 seacock

I am sure I have a lot more, but that is all I could think of, at the moment.
 
#11 ·
Extra, Extra, read all about it!!!!

I have the following:
  • Two quarts of engine oil
  • Two Oil Filters
  • Two Water Separator/Fuel Filters
  • Two Secondary Fuel Filters
  • Multiple Seawater Impellers
  • Extra Lines
  • Extra Jib
  • Extra cotter pins
  • Duct Tape
  • Gallon of 50/50 Cooloant
  • Portablee Battery Jumper
  • Flashlights with extra batteries
  • Flares/Extra
  • Miscellaneous Shackles/Pulleys
  • About $20
  • Extra engine keys
  • Full Days worth of non-persishable food and drinks

DrB
 
#12 · (Edited)
my boat is a floating hardware store as i know the feeling of getting stuck in a storm and make sure im always prepared for anything.
theres nothing like having the right tool for the job if you get in a jam.i built a compartment in my quarter berth dedicated to safely storing tools for whatever pops up.
plus
-electric trolling motor.
-booster pack
-winch spare parts
-impellar
-fuel line,seacock tubing,clamps
-t-stat
-engine oil
-lock tite
-spark plugs,wires,coil,points,condensor,fuel filter/water seperator
-sealants,rigging/electrical,butle tape
-fuel
-doubles of all safety gear
-headgasket rebuild kit
-ropes,blocks,cleats,roll of cable with clamping tool and fittings,bungees
-electrical-tape,wiring,butt connectors,butane soldering kit(doubles as a torch),bulbs,fuses,dvom.
-snorkel/goggles (which i pray i never use)
-back up tiller
-2 50000 candle light power flashlights
-hardware toolbox-nuts/bolts/washers/turnbuckles,cotter pins,dowel pins
-cable cutters
-assortment of shore power converters
-most importantly a spare bottle of jack daniels for liquid confidence just in case all else fails
sd-its funny that you mentioned shear pins as 2 years ago on my 24 footer a spare would have saved me a tow-back.
 
#13 ·
I didn't include tools in my list, since tools aboard have been covered in previous threads. :) I also didn't include generic parts, like nuts, bolts, screws, clevis pins, and such.

I do have a backup tiller. :)
 
#14 ·
I keep multiple items on this list.
2GMF Minor Kit:
104500-55710 FUEL FILTER / ELEMENT FOR MOST GM AND HM SERIES ENGINES AS WELL AS SOME QM ENGINES SEE DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS
104511-78780 V-BELT, Water Pump
119305-35151 FILTER Assembly, LUBEOIL
124060-59380 PLUG, BLEEDER
124223-42110 GASKET, WP COVER
128270-12540 AIR FILTER / ELEMENT / SILENCER
128296-42070 IMPELLER, COOLING WATER
23418-060000 BLEEDER PLUG PACKING
24341-000440 O-RING 1A S-44.0 for fuel filter
25112-003601 V-BELT A 36
726 Water Resistant Parts Box
90149 Cooling Treatmemt 12 oz
90165 Marine Formula 32 oz


Also have a spare lifter pump, spare fuel strainer, 3 racor filters, antifreeze, oil, sheaves, pins, shackles, lines, Yanmar repair manual, a tool kit necessary to replace any of these parts and enough beer in case things go really bad!

-Riz
 
#15 ·
Why I have had to raise the water line...

  • All Engine belts (3 types, two for water pump)
  • Most engine hoses
  • Impellers & Gaskets (1 new, two old but still good)
  • Fuel Filters: Engine & Racor (2 of ea.)
  • Oil Filters (2 ea. & Oil)
  • Thermostat (1 new, 1 old but working)
  • Spare 2 bladed prop (the original)
  • Old Stuffing box & necessary packing (converted to drip-less this year)
  • Yards of lines & sheets
  • Multitude of blocks and rigging hardware
  • Pins for outboard prop
  • Variety of fuses from 1 amp to 20 amp?
  • Various light bulbs, for sure running lights
  • Electrical connectors, shrink tube, & wire
  • Fresh water pump kit (potable water, not engine)
  • Head Kit
  • Emergency Jump Start thing, does that count?:confused:
Thats all I can think off right now, these days I find myself starting to remove more than keeping it all on board.
 
#16 ·
In addition to the usual stuff most carry...we also carry a spare alternator and complete major parts engine kit.
The list is simply too long for everything else...but essentially we have backups or repair kits for most everything...standing and running rigging, navigation aids, pumps and motors, fluids, and all the tools and parts needed to fix stuff that breaks. When in more remote ports, may not have the skills to fix something yourself...but if you have the part...you usually can find someone who can do the job.
 
#18 ·
I'm feeling a bit 'small'; are all you guys going offshore from New England to the Carib, or constantly prepared to do so?? Spare pumps, alternaters, motors, engine rebuild kits, extra tiller, etc???? Wow.

If I was going to Bermuda, I would increase the inventory, but for every day, I carry a spare main and genoa - the originals (after all it is a sailboat :D ), a basic tool bag, fuel filter, raw water impeller, and engine belts, some misc hardware - clamps, pins, blocks, line, etc. Except the safety related gear, water hose, and electrical cord, that is it. Why would I want all that inventory for everyday?
 
#19 ·
but for every day, I carry a spare main and genoa - the originals (after all it is a sailboat :D ), a basic tool bag, fuel filter, raw water impeller, and engine belts, some misc hardware - clamps, pins, blocks, line, etc. Except the safety related gear, water hose, and electrical cord, that is it. Why would I want all that inventory for everyday?
Are you crazy????

Don't you read sailnet????

Are you nuts????????

YOU DON'T HAVE A WEST MARINE INVENTORY IN THE BOAT????

you are a Dare Devil...

What if a Tsunimamy hits you?? you get a knockroach???

What if you close your eyes...go to sleep and wakeup doing blue water???

You are out of line.......should be banned....

not carrying spares...you are crazy.....
 
#22 · (Edited)
C'mon dawg..

I'm way overkill..

Engine
Imperlers-2
Gaskets-3
Oil Filters-1
Primary Fuel Filters- 2 - 10mic and 2 - 30mic
Alternator
Secondary fuel filters - 2
Alternator belt - 2
Water pump re-build kit - 1
Hose Clamps - many assorted sizes
Radiator hose in each size used on engine
Solenoid - 1
Air Filter -1
Zincs -3
HX gaskets -2
14lb. Radiator Cap -1
Tranny Fluid 1 gal
Oil 2 gallons
Oil Absorbing pads - 20+/-
Thermostat - 1
T-stat gasket - 2
Temp gauge sending unit -1
Coolant 1 gal
T-handle for Racor in case vacuum gauge fails
Fuel line
Strainer basket for Sea Strainer
Shaft Zinc -1

General
TefGel
Sika 291
Zipper Lube
Silicon Dielectric Grease
BoeShield
McLube
GooGone
Magic Eraser
Rags - 40 terry cloth / 20 Microfiber
Assorted Stainless Fasteners
Clevis pins - assorted
cotter pins - assorted
Shackles - assorted
O-Rings - about 60 assorted sizes
JB Weld
Batteries AA, AAA, D, C, 9V
Electrical tape
Zip Ties - assorted
UV Duct Tape
DevCon Plastic Welder
Velcro
Heat Shrink wiring connectors
Adhesive lined heat shrink tube
Nav bulbs
Interior bulbs
Terminal strips - assorted through 10 space
Fuses various sizes
Plumbing - large water prrof container of fittings
Wire 10-2, 12-2, 14-2 about 25 feet each
Rigging Blocks etc. - large waterproof container
Canvas repair stuff - buttons, twist locks etc.
Sail repair kit
Whipping line
Monel seizing wire
Domestic water filters - 2
Britta Faucet Mounted Filters - 2

Safety
Wet Suit
Dive Hat
Knives
Mask
Flippers

etc. etc..

God I need to stop this stuff is worth more than my boat...


Always close your organizers!
 
#24 ·
Halekai-

I'm very disappointed that you don't have the individual compartments in the organizers labeled. :)

Lately, I've been using these great fishing tackle boxes to organize the parts. The box holds four smaller organizer trays, and has a large compartment up top for tools and such.

 
#38 ·
Cotter pins, keyway pins, gas and paddle. For us trailer tra.. err, I mean sailors... it's all about getting back to the ramp
When I owned a trailer sailor, we kept an extra handle for the trailer winch in the back of our car. We learned this lesson the hard (very hard) way :)
 
#36 ·
I only carry a few odds and ends aboard just in case...
 

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