Parts to keep on hand

[DiverDog357]

What are some parts I should keep on hand for motor repair and maintenance. It is a 72 Sportwin. I dont have anything for it right now other than a couple of sheer pins. I would like to buy a spare prop. What do you guys keep on hand and what should I take along with me on the water. Any gasket materials, fluids, seals, bolts????

 

[Quackrstackr]

Most anything besides filters, plugs, hose clamps and sheer pins is going to be more of a job than you want to tackle on the water.

I try to keep a bottle of 2 cycle oil in the boat because you never know whether you will be able to pick up a bottle or not at a gas station or marina (plus it's usually twice as expensive, even if you can).

 

[grizzly]

i also keep a spare primer bulb, fuel hose, clamps, nav light bulbs, and a fuel line fitting that goes from hose to motor, fuses for FF and TM, pliers and screwdrivers. like he said, if that stuff wont fix the problem it's too much to tackle on the water. definitely on oil, i hate to know what that stuff goes for at the marina.

 

[stinkynathan]

I'm no boat engine guru, but I had a lot of problems with a truck and am currently having a few with my Mariner.

Aside from what others have mentioned, I'd keep a spare starter rope (if you don't have electric start). Make sure you also have enough tools to do any of the dockside/floating repairs. Essentially, I just keep a cheap plug wrench, plugs, spare rope, screwdrivers (and Leatherman on belt), and at the very least a 10mm deep wrench/socket/extender/ratchet. With those few tools I can change plugs, put in a new rope, and clean out my carburetor.

I figure that's about as deep as I want to go with an engine that's dangling over 5-50 feet of cold water.

 

[YamahaC40Guy]

Right now, not too much. I carry a small/spare gas tank full with pre-mix. (not necessary to have that, AND spare oil) I carry an extra drain plug, and some goodies to deal with what I think is my engine's low vacuum pressure. I'm told Yamahas often have low VP and yearly impeller changes don't remedy the situation. So, I carry a fine wire to clear even the smallest debris from what my mechanic calls the "pisser" hose. Starting it the first time this season, it didn't spit any water out the back and before long, the overheat alarm came on. I figured the impeller was stuck/dry so I disconnected the hose from the block, and primed it with some fresh water and a large syringe~worked perfectly. So, I'll be keeping one of those on hand when I hit the water the first time this weekend. Don't anticipate any issues, but better careful...

Cheers,
Rob