Sunday, December 8, 2013

Planning to buy a boat or enjoy a voyage - TEST EQUIPMENT AND SPARE PARTS LIST



Revise to fit your boat's particular circumstance and equipment

http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com/2013/07/28/test-equipment/



Test Equipment

Following is a suggested list of test tools that we think cruising boats should consider carrying aboard.
ITEMBRANDMODEL #DESCRIPTIONBATTERIES USED
Cooling System testerAuto storeHeat exchanger/radiator cap pressure testern/a
Digital MultimeterSears82170AC/DC Volts/Amps/Hz
Circuit tester		9V
Clamp-on meterSears82369AC/DC Volts/Amps/Hz
Circuit tester		2-AAAs
Infrared thermometermanyTemperature: °F, °C 2-AAs
Wire TrackerAncor,
Power Probe		Multi-Purpose Wire Tracker
2-AAs &
4-LR44
Battery Conductance AnalyzerMidtronicsMDX-600http://www.midtronics.comn/a
Digital TachometerDigital MeterTC802http://www.meter-depot.com9V
DC circuit testerPower ProbePP3LS01http://www.powerprobe.comn/a
Digital Inspection CameraCEN-TECH67980http://www.harborfreight.comInternal;
3.7V LiON
Motor Oil CheckerLubricheck8200http://www.lubricheck.comCR2016
Following is a suggested list of spare parts and maintenance consumables that we think  cruising boats should consider carrying aboard.
QTYMAINTENANCE PARTQTYMAINTENANCE CONSUMABLES
1Bilge Pump1Gasket material, several thicknesses
1Bilge pump service kit1Hi-temp RTV form-a-gasket
2Bilge pump float switchselectionsandpaper
1Raw water pump2Pressurized water filters
2Impellers & gaskets2 changesengine/genset crankcase oil
1Fuel lift pump1glue: 2-part epoxy
1lift pump service kit1glue: Titebond II®
1Engine fresh water pump/gaskets1epoxy putty
1fuel shutoff solenoid1 qthydraulic steering fluid
1Thermostat & gasket1 gallondistilled water for batteries
1Formed hoses2 changestransmission fluid
1Macerator pump rebuild kit1-2 gallonsfresh water ethylene glycol
1Head pump rebuild kit1JB Weld®
1New potable water pump or rebuild kit1LOCTITE® blue thread lock
Bungs for through hulls1Permatex® pipe dope for potable water
selectionBarbed hose connecters1Permatex® pipe dope for fuel
selectionMisc brass fittingsselectionsilicon “rescue” tape
selectionStern tube hose clamps2duct tape
1Generator control circuit board1WD40/PB Blaster
2 changesZincs3 ftstuffing box packing material
2 changesSpark plugs for dinghy3 ftrudder shaft packing material
1 changesengine air filterselectionRags
3 changesoil filter – main engine1Grease – anti-seize
2 changesoil filter – genset1Grease – “waterproof”
2 changessecondary fuel filter – main engine1Corrosion-X® or Boeshield T-9®
2 changesfuel filter – genset1Polysulfide sealant – 3M101
12primary fuel filter elements – RACOR™
selection“O” rings
selectionhose clamps
selectionelectrical crimp connectors
selectionheat shrink tubing
selectioncable ties
selectionelectrical wire
selectionshackles, thimbles
selectionbatteries; “AAA,” “AA,” “9V”
selectionline: marline, dock line and rode
selectionFasteners: nuts, bolts, washers, screws
1 spoolstainless steel wire
2serpentine belt
2 changesFan belts as needed
selectionmiscellaneous cotter pins/shear pins
2heat pump air filter
boxshop towels
2inflatable life jacket re-arming kit
1 changesutility hand pump
PRE- CRUISE CHECK LIST
  1. Prepare a Float Plan; communicate plan to an independent, non-crew safety contact.
  2. Ensure that navigation charts are onboard and, optionally, cruising guides for entire range of the float plan.
  3. Prepare Chart Plotter waypoints and eRoutes, if desired.
  4. Assess, repair or replace as necessary:
    • Water tank status; top off if necessary.
    • Fuel stores; top off if necessary.
    • Propane stores; top off if necessary.
    • Holding tank status; pump out if necessary.
    • Dock lines and fenders.
    • Fire extinguishers.
    • Stores of non-rechargeable batteries for self-contained devices; i.e., smoke and CO detectors, PLB (SPOT), GPS, portable VHF, cameras, flashlights, etc.
  5. Secure for sea: personal belongings, vessel equipment and  stores:
    • Galley.
    • Engine room (including tools and spare parts).
    • Forward and aft berths.
    • Lockers, lazarette.
    • Decks.
    • Flybridge.
    • Dinghy, dinghy motor, motor davit.
  6. Check systems for proper condition/operation:
    • Bilge status; inspect packing gland and rudder stock for visible leaks.
    • Bilge Pump: automatic and manual operation; “high bilge” alarm operation
    • Condition and charge status of ship’s batteries.
    • Charge status of rechargeable batteries; cell phones, computers, cameras, bluetooth GPS, etc.
    • Navigation and anchor lights operational.
    • Propulsion engine serpentine belt condition (NAPA 25-080530).
    • Propulsion engine air filter (Duralite ECB08-5001, Fleet AH1136, NAPA 6634).
    • Thruster system hydraulic pump drive belts (Gates #9530, NAPA #25-9530).
    • Windlass, chain snubber, primary and backup ground tackle.
    • Washdown system.
    • Steering system.
    • Generator operation.
    • Throttle and gear shift controls.
    • Magnetic Compass, fluxgate compass, radio(s) and instruments.
    • Charge status of fire extinguishers.
    • Serviceable PFDs available for all crew/personnel.
    • Thru-hulls in “sea” mode.
    • Hose connections, hose clamps; for leaks, tightness, corrosion.
    • Hoses, for cracks, kinks, damage.
  7. Check all fluid levels:
    • Check battery electrolyte, if appropriate.
    • Check Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) level of thruster hydraulic fluid reservoir; top off with Dexron III automotive ATF, if necessary.
    • Check ATF level of marine gear weekly; top off with Dexron III automotive ATF, if necessary.
    • Check oil level in propulsion engine.
    • Check oil level in generator engine.
    • Check coolant level and condition in propulsion and genset engines.
    • Check for and correct leaks of fuel, engine oil, marine gear fluid, thruster fluid and/or engine coolant.
    • Ensure that “Engine Room” light switch is “off” when engine room activity is completed.
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