Mossberg 500 12 guage Marinized

 

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My humble list:

Duct tape
Vice grips
screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
Allen wrenches (see IAC below)
Hammer
Knife
Wire stripper
Wire brush or sandpaper (for cleaning electrical connections)

The one spare part it seems everyone needs is a spare IAC valve. I keep one spare aboard although I have not needed it yet. You need the right allen wrench to install.

Oh yeah, you also need beer and girls.

 

I’m going to skip over required safety gear.
I bet you have some spare stuff also.
Spare navigation lights? Oil? Some cable ties? An assortment of nuts, bolts, washers, screws, fuses?
One of these days I am going to lay my tools and spare supplies stuff out then take a photo.

 

Regarding tools and spare parts, there is no one list for all.

You need to figure out what you need for your boat, environment and repair skill level.

Basically, if you would not know how to fix something then there is not much reason to keep those tools onboard.

I have posted a list before as have others so you may want to do a search.

 

Things I used:

1. A knife and a hack saw to remove ropes and line from you prop.
2. Diving mask to see when cutting the rope off you prop.
3. Spare ground fault outlet. (my GFI broke on 250 at Trump Marina and I had no power all week end)
4. Spare fuses
5. extention cord
6. cable TV cord (for over night at another marina)
7. Socket set
8. Vacuflush flapper valve
9. spare navigation light
10. jump start box (for starting the boat if you kill your battery)
11. SS hose clamps
12. Antifreeze (for close cooling engines only)
13. Quart of oil
14. Cleaning a waxing supplies
15. Duct tape
16. Electrical tape
17. spare anchor
18. Hand held VHF (off shore)
19. Cell Phone
20. Magma Grill
21. Extra lines (enough to tie up in a marina)
22. Garden hose and spray nozzle.
23. paint scrapper for salt water boaters (scrape barnicles of the gear)
34. Canvas snap tool with extra snaps.
25. Everything not mentioned here the was mentioned above

 

Hi fellow '09 270 owner!

I carry on board only the basics as I would only do basic repairs; i.e. tightening alternator belt/tensioner. I picked up at Canadian Tire a JobMate toolkit (canvas bag, sockets, allen/hex keys, wrenches, screwdriver (w/ bits), hammer, flashlight, pliers, box cutter) and I added wire cutter/stripper/crimper, electrical connectors/wire, electrical tape, quick ties, duct tape, and utility scissors. That takes care of any impromptu repairs. Having spare parts on hand for more in depth repairs depends where and how long the voyage will be, away from civilization this is. In my case almost never.

However, on my first time out I blew a fuse (the bilge hatch) and was low on gear lube (air bubble?) so I added to my list one of every fuse type in the panel and spare bottles of every fluid. Of course, having the manuals handy for error codes and such is important too.

For me I created a departure checklist to remind myself to check engine fluid levels, strainers, navigation lights, GPS/charts, radio, and safety equipment.

As for safety equipment I have, in addition to the safety kit required by law, a (large) first aid kit, gas powered horn, extra batteries, electric lantern, flare gun, axe, lighter/matches, safety blanket, FRS radio(s), and small fire extinguisher. I include in the bag once underway a float plan, vessel registration (other documents), contact information, and money. All of this stuff I put into a waterproof/floating/survival bag easily accessible in the cockpit.

Hope this helps & cheers,
Kaoru

 

If you've got a genset, Kohler makes a SeaSpares kit with misc. spare items you'll need for quick repairs. It comes in a nice hard plastic water-resistant container that has extra room in it. I keep all my spare bulbs, fuses, fluids, and filters in there. I also have a small tool bag with a small socket set, and a few small hand tools that would be useful for an on the go repair.

 

You just gave me a good reason to spend the extra $35 for the plastic box with the spare parts.:thumbsup:

 

Dop kits, clothes for 2-3 days, cork screw, always have a tank full of clean potable water, one quart of oil for the genny and one quart of oil for the mains, one quart of oil for the trannys, canvas bag of misc. tools, total of three fuel filters for mains and genny, a few power bars, extra TP, two clean bath towls, two good books.

 

For me, carry one spare part for every part on the boat and you'll never need a one of them.



Black eletrical tap. That gorilla tap is good stuff also. These will fix wire to cooling hoses.

 

After buying my boat my dealer offered a maintenance course where they gave us a great list of suggested items to carry on board. They had taken a list provided by SeaRay and added to it.

You may want to contact your local dealer to see what their maintenance guys suggest.

I put all of my spare tools, parts, etc in a waterproof Pelican case.

It includes much of what others have already listed.

 

Add to the list sun block

 

the tools I see missing from the lists is one large and one small cresent wrench, not the best tool to use but in a pinch they can sure be day savers

 

A few threads to check out.

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36815&highlight=rescue+tape

http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=36797&highlight=rescue+tape

 

Wow, you guys must have either some tough or very angry Admirals!

After reading all of the items here I did not see Toilet Paper listed anywhere!! (Never mind sbw1 got it; I missed the “TP” abbreviation!)

 

Honda Generator :smt101:smt021


All kidding aside, you can never be to prepared.
I am kind of a worry wart about having a problem on the big lakes so I am more than prepared.

A variety of tools that will allow you to tackle any issue
Extra Drainplug (Rubber one) ..... I know a little overkill
Extra Belts
Extra Impeller
Sandpaper
Duct Tape
Black Tape (you seem to use alot of this)
Plummers Tape
Spare Prop (especially the rubber guts inside the prop)
Extra Engine Oil
Extra Gear Case Oil
Electrical Wire
Dawn Dish Soap (in case it gets messy)

 

If you can do repairs get the tools that will allow you to do them. We have emassed a lot of parts over time. Every time something needs fixing I get a spare of it. In all we probably have 200 pounds of tools, parts, hoses and little things. We go to areas that the nearest parts store might be 200 miles away and it could take a week to get the part. A cell phone is the best part to have.

 

How about a half wet-suit. Here in Michigan, the water is COLD until June.

We also carry a telescopic boat hook, bottled H2O, Needle/thread, 100 MPH tape, a can of WD40 or silicon spray and an emergency bottle of RUM

 

I've got a friend who is a delivery captain and he carries a dry suit because he never is certain about the condition of some of the big boats he delivers beginning each spring. He bought the suit early in his career after deliverying a large Carver to Michigan from Wisconsin. The boat experienced some sort of system failure and took on water (probably in the high 40s at the time) and just made it into the slings of a marina in Michigan in the nick of time. He did check the boat out before leaving, but must have missed something. I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough.

 

"I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough." [/quote]


Therory sounds good about the dry suit vs the wet suit, but I would think that you would want to have a shot of air in your dry suit to insulate you from the cold water. Are you saying that you would would be driving your boat with your dry suit and hood c/w scuba tank? I can clearly visulize this, but you just have to send us some pics for clarity. Don't forget your mask, snorkle & fins. :grin:

 

"I've thought about adding a dry suit because I do a lot of long distant single hand running while my wife http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ drives a car to our destination. Lake Michigan is so big it could be a long time before you are found even with a float plan. Not sure a wet suit would be enough."

Therory sounds good about the dry suit vs the wet suit, but I would think that you would want to have a shot of air in your dry suit to insulate you from the cold water. Are you saying that you would would be driving your boat with your dry suit and hood c/w scuba tank? I can clearly visulize this, but you just have to send us some pics for clarity. Don't forget your mask, snorkle & fins. :grin:






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Dry suits keep you warm in cold water. You float on the surface, stay dry and warm and wait for your emergency locator beacon to lead rescuers to your location. You don't wear them unless there is an emergency. Some people stuff plastic trash bags in the arms and legs to make them easier to put on in a short period of time.

 

Everyone else has pretty much covered it...I'll just add Beef Eaters Gin, Absolute Vodka, Capt. Morgan, Cuervo Gold, Advil....not in that order.

 

Add "Rescue Tape" if its not on the list.
Will fix split engine coolant hoses....(dont ask how I know).

 

I also carry a spare starter for my mains, sounds like over kill but had one go bad my first season in my 340, boat was in three years old with 80 hrs at the time. I wasn't far from my marina so no big deal, but if far from base or on a trip can save losing a day. On a V-Drive it sits right on top so can be swapped out in 10 minutes, if you have one.

 

The moon was shining brightly that night!!!

 

Kohler kits

See this chart;

http://www.kohlerpower.com/common/pdfs/seaSpares.pdf

Find your generator then look down on the chart to find your kit

5E Kohler Generator = Kohler kit # GM12310

5ECD Kohler generator = Kohler kit # GM48014

Kits are about $100'ish.


With the above brochure as a guide, you could build your own kit if that is your goal. The chart lists all items in the kit.

Photo from http://www.partsfortechs.com

 

Got mine here

http://www.partsfortechs.com/asapca...sapcart/kohler-gm12310-sea-spares-maintenance-kit-for-4ef-5e-6ef-73e-p-433.html

 

Westerbeke has their own kits

Here is my kit

http://www.westerbeke.com/products/ProductPartKitA.aspx?ID=36

 

Just FYI….using these kits as my guide plus my own experience I put together additional kits for my main engines, adding items like is in the kits including a serpentine belt, IAC + gasket, impeller, oil, drive fluid and more, then a kit for the head (duck valves) and various other onboard systems plus the correct tooling.

Doing most of my maintenance has helped me learn what tools to keep onboard as well as knowing what to do.

So cost savings is a reason for DIY ‘do it yourself’ maintenance however so is seamanship a.k.a learning. Please see this post: http://clubsearay.com/forum/showthread.php?t=40100