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Change of pace - What spare parts do you keep for your boat/trailer?
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:31 pm
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:31 pm
I recently purchased an 18' Tidewater Baymax with a 90 H.P. 2-stroke on the back as a first boat and I'm slowly picking and choosing spare parts and pieces for the boat and the trailer.
I've been on boats all of my life but, as mentioned, I'm a first time boat owner and I want to get it right.
What spare parts do you bring with you on the trip (besides the stuff required by law)?
Thus far, I have;
-spare tire, hub, bearing kits, etc.
-lots of 2-stroke motor oil
-spare cotter key
-spare prop
-2 bumpers
-plenty of 3/8" rope
-Garmin GPS (w/o data card for this area)
-Marine Radio
-90 wt. lower unit oil
-trim/tilt oil
What else? I like to be prepared so go!
I've been on boats all of my life but, as mentioned, I'm a first time boat owner and I want to get it right.
What spare parts do you bring with you on the trip (besides the stuff required by law)?
Thus far, I have;
-spare tire, hub, bearing kits, etc.
-lots of 2-stroke motor oil
-spare cotter key
-spare prop
-2 bumpers
-plenty of 3/8" rope
-Garmin GPS (w/o data card for this area)
-Marine Radio
-90 wt. lower unit oil
-trim/tilt oil
What else? I like to be prepared so go!
This post was edited on 12/20/12 at 2:36 pm
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Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:34 pm to stewie
I have fuel filters in a dry box. I don't have it but need to get a spare hub and bearing packed and ready to go and keep it in a plastic bag in the boat. I don't want to end up shite out of luck on side of the road when a bearing fails
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:34 pm to stewie
if going any distance from my house, for trailer, bearings, two spares, a real jack, and lug nut wrench
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:37 pm to stewie
Good list, especially anything tire and bearing related. Also I would add a couple spark plugs.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:38 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
spare hub and bearing packed
The first purchase I made, I've had too many trips ruined by bearings going out.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:39 pm to stewie
keep spare drain plugs in car and boat
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:40 pm to stewie
Only thing I can think to add is extra fuses.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:42 pm to laangler21
Tire
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:45 pm to NYCAuburn
quote:
keep spare drain plugs in car and boat
Good point, only have one right now.
So I need to get;
1. extra spark plugs
2. extra drain plugs for the boat
3. extra fuel filters
4. extra fuses
5. extra fuel lines
Little detour, how often do y'all change the lower unit oil?
Yamaha reccomends every 6 months...sounds like a little much to me. I was thinking every year.
This post was edited on 12/20/12 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:46 pm to stewie
Good list would also suggest a trolling motor prop wrench along with the nut. Also I like to keep some fuses in the boat.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:46 pm to stewie
Once a year on my Yamaha, no problems so far.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:47 pm to stewie
quote:
Yamaha reccomends every 6 months...sounds like a little much to me. I was thinking every year.
i usually go once a year, with that said, it really goes by how many hours you put on it
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:51 pm to stewie
I also have spare plugs, grease gun/grease, extra primer pump ball thing, spare prop, lots if shite I can't remember right now
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:52 pm to stewie
Change it once a year.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 2:56 pm to Langston
In the boat:
Spare belts
Spare raw water impellar
Spare spark plug
Spare boat plug
spare hose clamps
spark plug wire - to fit longest wire on boat
Tools to change all fo the above plus feeler gages for setting points.
zip ties and duct tape plus some rags
In the garage:
More of the above plus:
oil
oil filter
fuel filter
spare points set
spare plug wire set
Spare prop
spare castle nut/cotter pin and shaft key
Spare belts
Spare raw water impellar
Spare spark plug
Spare boat plug
spare hose clamps
spark plug wire - to fit longest wire on boat
Tools to change all fo the above plus feeler gages for setting points.
zip ties and duct tape plus some rags
In the garage:
More of the above plus:
oil
oil filter
fuel filter
spare points set
spare plug wire set
Spare prop
spare castle nut/cotter pin and shaft key
Posted on 12/20/12 at 3:13 pm to stewie
In the boat(mud motor):
spark plugs
spark plug wrench
combination screwdriver
channel locks
crescent wrench
fuel line
hose clamps
zip ties
extra plugs
wd-40
lighter
jumper cables
There may be more, but these are what I can think of off the top of my head.
spark plugs
spark plug wrench
combination screwdriver
channel locks
crescent wrench
fuel line
hose clamps
zip ties
extra plugs
wd-40
lighter
jumper cables
There may be more, but these are what I can think of off the top of my head.
Posted on 12/20/12 at 3:31 pm to REB BEER
Good stuff, keep it coming!
I should mention that I have all the necessary tools to fix most issues (and they will be on the boat)
How often do y'all check the trim/tilt fluid?
I should mention that I have all the necessary tools to fix most issues (and they will be on the boat)
How often do y'all check the trim/tilt fluid?
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