01/06/2008 11:35:56 AM
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BamaBoater
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I'm sure it depends on whether you will be out for a week or weekend, but are there certain spare parts that we should keep on board just because they always seems to be breaking? I read a post here that suggested taking fuel filters and water separator filters for a trip. Are those considered basic parts? The other day, a generator belt broke on the boat when it was started and the owner luckily had a spare. What basic parts are recommended as back up parts?
BamaBoater on the Tennessee River
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01/06/2008 12:22:51 PM
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MILLERTYME
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you should carry a spare fuel filter, water seperator filters(if your boat has the filter type) spare engine belts, water pump impellars( for all engines and toliet p/u pumps), spark plugs, and if its an older boat a spare dist. cap, rotor, points, and condenser. Some other items would be duct tape, elect. tape, wire, jumper cables,dry gas, engine oil, trans fluid(or what ever you use in your v-drive), starting fluid, & shop towels. There will be other items that your boat may requirer and you will come to learn what you need as you become more familiar with it.
P.S. a well equipped tool box is a must
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UC FANS 1999, 52' Monticello - Miller Tyme Port of Aurora IN
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01/06/2008 01:28:19 PM
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BamaBoater
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We once looked at a boat that had a "shop" in the hull. It was really neat-o, but we are not mechanically inclined. We are, however, planners - but you know what they say about the best laid plans - so "plan B" often takes over. The list of things you mentioned, MilleyTyme, don't look too intimidating and we've heard of most of them!
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01/06/2008 01:41:20 PM
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BamaBoater
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Sorry MillerTyme - I didn't mean to say MilleyTyme!
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01/06/2008 08:32:21 PM
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MILLERTYME
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I carry those spare parts and several more and i have never had to go back early or call for help because of a break down. My parents raised us around boating and every weekend from March 1st till Dec 1st you will find us out on our boat, and nothing is going to spoil our weekends. When i got married i caught hell for my parents for getting married during the summer.
P.S. my parents are 79 & 73 and still go boating every weekend come hell or high water
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UC FANS 1999, 52' Monticello - Miller Tyme Port of Aurora IN
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01/07/2008 02:27:08 PM
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houseboat8972
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If your boat has V-Drives or Straight drives, be sure and carry some tapered wooden pegs (like chair leg) that will fit into the hole where your shaft is. If the shaft ever slips out for whatever reason, you will be able to quickly stop the leak. Also keep a heavy duty set of jumper cables handy.
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01/07/2008 03:11:20 PM
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BananaTom
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I just keep my membership with the tow boat companies valid. If the boat does not go - call the tow boat, they will be there in an hour and bring you home. The card fits in my wallet.
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Banana Tom
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01/07/2008 08:36:14 PM
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BamaBoater
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Interestingly, our survey suggested gettng tapered plugs and another anchor along with alot of other assorted sundry of things. Important things to be sure, but I worry about the space to keep everything. Also, the web-site that Ted655 posted is very good for suggestions about what can go wrong when you least expect it. Tow insurance is offered by our insurer for an extra premium.
Live and learn, yes?
BamaBoater on the Tennessee River
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01/08/2008 08:05:40 AM
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BananaTom
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The tow boat companies around here charge around 100 per year for unlimited towing. At $165 per hour, it is well worth it. I have only had to use it once in ten years.
I have been on other boats that have needed a tow back in as well, and they do tow you to ther port of your choice.
But those tow boats are running around all the time towing every day, of course we have an active area of boating with many miles to travel.
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Banana Tom
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01/08/2008 09:41:02 AM
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Skallywag
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Yo guys.....stick with the major towing companies like Boat U.S. and Vessel Assist, or the likes. You wouldn't want to have your boat safely towed to dock only to lose it in a salvage claim or court action against a $$$ outrageous towing bill.
Skally
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01/08/2008 11:51:35 AM
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BananaTom
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I do use Boat US and Sea Tow - I feel better purchasing two separte tows. Sea Tow works well off shore 20-60 miles, when we go and chase the bigs ones.
Although we never have used it from that far off shore, sure have seen allot of boats that do. Even saw one that sank do to improper anchoring at a wreck.
Anchor got stuck on the bottom, the owner tied the anchor to the aft of the vessel and tried to pull it free - pulled the boat right down to the bottom.
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Banana Tom
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01/13/2008 08:47:29 AM
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hidro
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Keep all those books and instructions that come with new equipment. Plus might want to get engine manuals, they usually have trouble shooting tips, might help fix a problem.
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1985 Gibson 44
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Defeated Creek Marina
Cumberland River TN
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01/15/2008 06:46:46 PM
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joetil
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Lots of good ideas here, but the major things I didn't see were spare hoses and hose clamps of every size used on your engines, water, and sanitation systems. In our 10+ years of going to the Bahamas we've never had to turn back, and when you're 50 miles from any civilization (no radio or cell phone contact) it gets mighty uncomfortable when things don't work. We also always carry plenty of spare fuses, bulbs, wire, and splices as well as spare props and a big beefy puller. I always like to have a heavy tarp on board with plenty of light nylon line available to put over any large hull punctures that could occur from striking floating trees, pilings, freight containers, etc. It always made me nervous when running over there at night; not being able to see anything other than the bow of the boat.
Spare fuel pumps and bilge pumps are also good spares to carry. I use the same model rule bilge pump throughout my boat so any that fail can be easily switched out.
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joetil
50x15 Burns-Craft in South Fla
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