Plumbing & Mechanical Checklist

Check with your engine maker or its distributor for a list of recommended spare parts to maintain onboard.

• Spares Kits – for all Pumps on board including Pressure, Hand and Bilge Bumps with extra impellers as applicable.
• Spares Kit – for Engine Raw Water Pump, all parts plus extra impellers and complete backup pump.
• Spares – for Stove, include Burner(s) and/or parts for stove.
• Spares – for Head, extra pump and all parts you can think of plus extra joker valves and packing.
• Spare Bulbs for running lights and cabin lights, plus a switch or two. Try replacement LED bulbs in your fixtures!
• Spares – for Oil Lamps, include Chimneys, Wicks, Mantles and Burners, plus extra Paraffin Oil.
• Batteries for everything using them.
• Water-Separating Fuel Filter Funnel.
• Spares – In-Line Water Filter Cartridges & Heater Elements.
• Fuel Additive(s) for fungus prevention and water absorption.
• Spares – Fuel injectors/points, plugs, and distributor rotor.
• Spare Oil Filter Cartridges and OIL, enough oil for at least two oil changes and any anticipated consumption of motor.
• Spares – Zincs wherever needed.
• Spares – Hoses and Fan Belts wherever needed.
• Distilled Water and Salinity Tester to check quality of any distilled water before using in battery.
• Hydrometer, Battery Filler, and Baking Soda.
• Hose Clamps plus Assorted Fasteners – nuts, bolts, etc.
• A GOOD Volt-Ohmmeter with test leads and alligator clips.
• Tool Kit – the biggest and best you can afford and fit onboard to also include if possible a Vacuum Gauge, Prop Puller, Drill Tapping Set, Battery-Operated Drill, & High Speed Drill Bits.
•  Gasket Material, Silicon Tape and Plumbing Adhesives.
• Spares – for Outboard, including prop, impellers, ignition parts, plugs, etc.
• Spares – for Auto Pilot, including belt and parts.
• Spares – Fuel Pump, Battery Switch, and Ignition Switch.
• Spare Alternator or Generator and/or Brushes and Bearings.
• Spare Voltage Regulator.
• Freon Re-charge Kit (find in auto parts store), plus Refrigerator Vacuum Pump, Gauge and Dryer.