On Board Tool Set & Spares

[SJR]

Recently moved from outboards to a Twin Inboard, I was wondering if anyone could advise on a proper list for on board tool set, and or preferences. Also wondering any advise on spare parts to keep on hand and/or on board for twin 315 Yanmars. Many thanks in advance.

[elad]

Do you mean for day to day use or extended cruising?

[SJR]

Looking to a have a permanent set on board. I've always kept the bare minimum basics on my previous boat, just wondering if someone had a proper list that may be a good reference. I plan on overnighters offshore and 1-2 week trips on a 31 TE+2.

[coolchange]

beer can opener, extra tonic, matches, rolling papers....should do it.

[jleonard]

What engines?

[mudskipper]

Oh no a "lefty"

[Pitou]

Looking to a have a permanent set on board. I've always kept the bare minimum basics on my previous boat, just wondering if someone had a proper list that may be a good reference. I plan on overnighters offshore and 1-2 week trips on a 31 TE+2.

Here are some basics:

Engines: Spare fuel filters for your Racor and on engine FF, water pump impellers, oil, coolant /same for gen-set. Some wil carry a spare belt.
Bow Thruster: shear pin & fuse / most likely you will never need them.
Running / Masthead lights: spare bulbs
Back-up VHF handheld
A good safety kit including a radar reflector
SeaTow or Boat US Membership Card

Welcome aboard!

[Jack]

In addition to tools consider hose clamps of varied sizes, fuses, light bulbs and a funnel. Duct tape might help too.

[Tree]

In addition to tools consider hose clamps of varied sizes, fuses, light bulbs and a funnel. Duct tape might help too.

Not sure if we have the same item or description is different but electrical tape is a must I find (also good for repairing fishing rod rings in an emergency) and also amalgamating tape just incase you ever have a hose failure.

I also carry a roll of spanners, metric and imperial - a basic socket set, screwdrivers and a gas powered soldering iron.

[SJR]

Thanks all, good info and appreciated.

@Jleonard I have twin Yanmars 6-LPAM STP (315 HP)

thanks Kevin S, Pitou, I also have 06' 31TE home port is Long Beach NY.

[RobS]

Safety earphones. One check of the engine while underway and you'll see why they are needed. Checking the engine before you fire up and leave the dock is good, but periodic inspections while underway are just as, or perhaps more, important. Or in the unfortunate event you have to tend to something down below while underway..

[SJR]

Thanks Rob

[hetek]

Safety earphones. One check of the engine while underway and you'll see why they are needed. Checking the engine before you fire up and leave the dock is good, but periodic inspections while underway are just as, or perhaps more, important. Or in the unfortunate event you have to tend to something down below while underway..

Ditto on this one!

Checking for that elusive drip of fluid that only occurs when the engine is running... You will definitely need these!

I keep mine right in the glove box next to the helm.

[Farmer38]

Here is the list I culled from the excellent suggestions above - getting ready for my first week cruise on a new to me boat - Any adds?

Suggested Spare Parts List

Engines
Fuel filters for your Racor
On-engine fuel filter
Water pump impellers
Oil
Coolant
Spare belts

Gen-Set
Spare fuel filters for your Racor and
On engine Fuel Filter
Water pump impellers
Oil
Coolant
Spare belt

Spare fluid for the steering helm - Use a clean ketchup/mustard squeeze bottle for filling.

Bow Thruster
Shear pin & fuse / most likely you will never need them

Running / Masthead Lights
Spare bulbs

Tools
Carry a roll of spanners - metric and imperial
Basic socket set
Screwdrivers
Gas powered soldering iron
Multi-meter
Wire terminal kit and crimpers
Inspection mirror
Safety earphones. One check of the engine while underway and you'll see why they are needed.

Misc.
SeaTow or Boat US Membership Card
Check USCG Safety Kit (flare dates all good?) and First Aid Kit (anybody use up supplies?)
Back-up VHF handheld
Fresh Batteries
Rechargeable led light (better than a reg battery flashlight)
Radar reflector
Hose clamps of varied sizes
Fuses
Light bulbs
Spare wire of varied sizes
Appropriate sized funnel(s)
Manuals if available
Jumper cables
1quart or gallon of fresh clean diesel (in case you need to top off the Racor)
An small plastic bucket and empty container in case you need to change fuel filters
WD40 or your equivalent

Tape
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Amalgamating tape (just in case you ever have a hose failure)

[jleonard]

I would add
Wire terminal kit and crimpers
Rechargeable led light (better than a reg battery flashlight)
Inspection mirror
Spare fluid for the steering helm
Manuals if available
Jumper cables
1quart or gallon of fresh clean diesel (in case you need to top off the Racor)
An small plastic bucket and empty container in case you need to change fuel filters
Appropriate sized funnel(s)
WD40 or your equivalent