Trojan Boat Forum

My Tricabin carries a fairly complete set O spares including starter & alt brushes carb kit etc Not A big investment compared to the comfort factor I get from having it there. She also carries her own complete set of Quality tools.
In This day and age I see a lot more boats with nothing not even oil. and no Knowledge at all of what is under the hatch

Speaking of under the hatch, I met a guy with a 2002 Cruisers express who has owned since new. They were using an after market cockpit table with folding legs. I asked if they lost the table that came with the boat. They didn't even realize all this time that it was strapped to the underside of the engine hatch. "Never lifted the engine hatch" he said!! Just can't wrap my head around that. How can someone take the wife and kids etc out in the middle of open water and not give any thought to what's going on under the floor? I just don't get it.

in addition to the above...

underwater flashlight
goggles
sharp knife for cutting whatever
ATOMIC tape
wooden plugs
epoxy tube (2 part)
spare switches, bulbs, fasteners, anti seize, fresh water supply pump (house water) vacuflush parts
battery powered portable VHF

when we are going far away - spare shaft (1) props (2)

RWS

Yah vacuflush issues will put a quick end to your holiday! Though you guys can dump overboard a certain distance out right? Up here (in-land lakes) we're not allowed. Hardware is supposed to be disconnected and capped off.

Some on my list

Fuses matching amperage required
Locking pliers
Propeller
Shear or cotter pins
Hub nut and hub wrench
Vinyl electrical tape
Small Bhutane lighter to shrink covers on wires
Extra Batteries for flashlight
Wire stripper
Fuel filter, a section of fuel line, and hose clamps
Spark plugs and plug wrench
Adjustable wrenches
Assorted screwdrivers
Hammer
Digital VOM meter and test light
Duct Tape
Different sizes of wire matching that on the boat

Good ones guys. I also carry a selection of different types of hose. Stainless wire is also good to have around for clamping and preventing items from pulling apart.

belt ,impeller(s) ,hoses , oil , fuel and oil filters fuses wire and cable and on long trips a set of props

Good stuff guys. I also carry LOTS of tools for everything I can think of.

Something I have in my tool box on board that always gets a second look from the guys is a makeup compact from the wife. After she's done with it, don't let her throw it out. I carry one in my multi meter pouch. These usually have a mirror and when you remove the makeup and separators are great for storing small probes and parts. The mirror comes in handy to see hard to get at places around the boat and engine, and can be used as a signaling device.

Lets see if I can remember, spare belts, impeller, point&condensor(used) being replaced w/ new, hose clamps, switches, going to update the list this year with a few more items.

Geoff R wrote:..... And yes it depends a lot on where U are, how far you go, The type and age of your vessel ,...

Ditto what he said

I also keep my infrared thermometer on board.

Good for checking the A/C system and the temp of the water not to mention on board engine components and water exiting the genny & A/C system.

You might be surprised to see your deck temp on a hot summer day.

RWS

I like that one RW. I have one but was thinking of getting another just to keep on the boat so I don't have to remember to bring it along. Excellent tool, a must to have on board as far as I'm concerned. Cost on these is pretty good now too.

cost about $70.

will show up something as simple as a bad alternator bearing, just shoot a spot on one engine or component and compare it to the other (unless of course they both have the same symptom)

RWS

Dont forget parts for the genny & head. I keep most replaced parts as spares if they are servicable for emergency use.Having good quality replacement parts on hand can save you time when you have a mechanic who has to order everything that he needs.