[RCKLAW]

1995 31' Open with 454 Crusaders.
I would be interested to learn what spare parts other owners carry while cruising.

Thank you!

[Misdirection]

Eight quarts of motor oil, four quarts of transmission fluid, one quart of sea star hydraulic fluid.

Three racor fuel filter, extra distributor cap, rotor, and a condenser.

Electric kit with a multimeter.

Spare hoses in key sizes and hose clamps.

Various electric hook up cables (50 and 30 amp combinations) and a fresh water hose.

And most important, a brass female water hose connector with a male barb on the other end. I actually used this last year when my ac water pump went out and hooked it up with my hose to run off of shore water to have ac at the dock!

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[jclark003]

I would add an impeller to that list as well as a spare belt set.

[RCKLAW]

Thank you both very much!

[RDT]

Totally different boat but I carry spare props. Almost got stuck in a port far from home on a long weekend as I hit something, luckily wasn’t bad and I was able to run home.

[ReelMagic]

I agree a spare set of props, although expensive, is a great idea when you do extensive cruising. I purchased a set quite a few years back and was lucky I had them after hitting something that required changing.. With the spare set it only took several hours before we were underway again.. Asked the marina how long we would have to wait for the props to be repaired if we didn't have the spare set.. To my surprise he said it could take several weeks as they would have to be shipped out for repair.. No local prop shop nearby.. New ones were also an issue and would take a week or so to get.. Either way our trip would have  been over at that point. M2C.. BTW I purchased them from Tiara as they were discounting new/slightly used props that were no longer being used on current models....

[Misdirection]

I have friends who travel that also keep a spare prop shaft, key, etc in case that needs replaced as well. I guess they hit something and bent one once and kept a spare on board afterwards...

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[RDT]

Yeah I have a friend who swears I should have at least one spare shaft on board...I just feel that while you can never have enough spare parts...if you need to pull the shaft you need to get hauled, where as props can be changed by a diver.

[trit21]

IMO, it really depends where you are traveling. For my trips to the Bahamas, I carry many many spares as parts can be hard to come by in areas. For example, I have Cummins 6BTA-30 and Westerbeke generator. I carry spare filters (many of them as fuel in the Bahamas can be bad), starter, belts, alternator, fuel pump, coolant circulation pump on engine, AC pump (actually carry 2 spares and impellers), impellers for all pumps, spare props, spare keys, along with large sledge to remove props and prop knocker (best way to get props off). I have a large tool box with lots of tools for doing all the work needed. I have tons and tons of smalls as well, solenoids, relays, bolts, nuts, washer etc. Fluke DVM and battery load tester.

Again, its depends on where you are going and if you can do the work to repair and be on your way. Better prepared then not IMO.