
Plumbing & Mechanical Checklist
San Diego, CA
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, all parts 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.
- Volt-Ohmmeter with test leads and alligator clips.
- Tool Kit – the biggest and best you can afford and fit onboard
& also include if possible, a Vacuum Gauge, Prop Puller, Drill
Tapping Set, Battery-Operated Drill, & High-Speed Drill Bits. - Gasket Material and 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.