spares
- Must have 6 pre-filters (30 micron)
- 3 final fuel filters (6-10 micron) aboard
- 6 fuel filters for genset
- Filter wrenchs that fits (verify)
- Functional priming system (electric pump works best)
- 2 Main engine oil filters
- One bundle of oil absorbent diapers
- Cookie sheet 1ft x 2ft 1" lip (for changing filters)
- 1-gallon can of clean diesel fuel (for priming filters)
- Baja fuel filter or Raycor Funnel
- Water pump assembly
- Impellers
- Alternator and other belts
- Hoses
- Hose clamps
- Duct tape
- Wooden plugs
- Fuses
- Spare lines
- 50ft 1/4" Line
- 25ft 1" nylon webbing
- Jack lines (full length of boat)
- Spool masons twine
- Bosun chair
- Fuel Biocide
- 3 waterproof D cell flashlights
- 3 Spare flashlight bulbs
- 12 AA batteries
- Circular cotters
- Cigarette lighter adapter pigtail
- Cigarette lighter adapter 6 feet or longer extension cord
- Rig tape, electrical tape, self vulcanizing electrical tape
- 16, 14, 12, 10 gauge heat shrink adhesive butt connectots
- Electrical crimpers
- Assorted stainless nuts, bolts, screws, washers and sheet metal screws
- 1 Tube 5200 with caulking gun
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vessel paperwork
- State registration
- Federal documentation
- Insurance
- Authorization Letter
- Cruising permits
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sails & rigging
- Condition of sails
- Condition of running rigging
- Condition of standing rigging
- Operation of rig
- Procedure for reefing
- Any known remarkable issues
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nav lights & shapes
- Check all for proper operation
- Complete Bow light replacement fixture
- Location and quantity of spare lamps
- Location of switches & fuses
- Location of flashlights
- Location of spotlight
- Location of anchor ball
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hull
- Condition and appearance
(note and photograph any existing damage)
- Location of all thru-hulls
- Water fills and vents
- Location of fuel fills and vents
- Waste system
- Cleanliness of bottom and prop
- Condition of shaft log and stuffing box
- Check all watertight openings
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charts & navigation
- Charts for area on board
- Pilots
- Tides & current book
- Electronic Charts
- Plotting tools and pencils
- Check sounder, GPS and radar
- Radio check
- Spare GPS
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safety
- Condition and number of PFD's
- Location and expiration of flare kit
- Location of EPIRB
- Condition and expire of liferaft
- Location of abandon ship kit
- Location and state of charge for handheld VHF
- Location and condition of MOB gear
- Instructions on dinghy
- Radar Reflector
- 4 marker dye packs
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engine & electrical
- Engine Condition
- Location of engine manual
- Location of engine spares
- Location and quantity of make-up engine oil
- How to prime and bleed system
- Location and condition of muffler(s)
- Location of extra coolant
- Location of tool kit
- Verify operation of panel
- Small nav grade inverter
- Must have 6 pre-filters (30 micron)
- 3 final fuel filters (6-10 micron) aboard
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tools
- Hacksaw
- 12" crescent wrench
- 8" crescent wrench
- Straight screwdriver
- #2 Phillips screwdriver
- #1 Phillips screwdriver
- Combination wrench set (metric & american)
- Deep sockets and rachet wrenches (metric & american)
- Vice grips (large & small)
- Channel locks, diagonal plyers, needle nose plyers
- Knife, single edge razor blades
- Pry bar
- Tin snips, linemans plyers, water pump plyers
- Hammer, chisel, punches
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recommended items for offshore transit
- Satellite phone (rent if necessary)
- HF radio transceiver or HF receiver
- EPIRB (rent if necessary)
- Weather Fax
- Life Raft
- Almanac, HO 249, plotting sheets
- Sextant
- Hand bearing compass
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