We are trying to put together a sensible list of engine spares for a Pacific crossing. The engine is a Yanmar 4JH4AE with about 800hrs.
The boat is not huge so we need to find the right balance between safety and excess.
Our assumption is that you can ship anything anywhere if you are willing to wait long enough so we want to focus on stuff that is a) more likely to fail and b) can be fixed at sea.
Has anyone made such a list or can make recommendations?

Thanks a lot!

Graham
SV Leela
Bristol 38.8

[quote=Bill Balme]Dick's suggestions look spot on to me. I don't carry the same things, but will investigate now. I considered getting all the hoses, but ended up talking myself into not, after reviewing each one carefully. I do have various (not all) gaskets and I carry a spare injector. I have 4 fuel, 4 oil and about a dozen Racor filters. I also have 3 impellers. I carry enough oil for maybe 3 changes. I also have a small alternator - need to check if I have the right belt for it!

I think I'll be visiting a Yanmar dealer to pick up a few more items this winter - since we have hopes to sail to Patagonia next year...

Getting stuck - even in the nicest places - while waiting for parts is extremely frustrating - we just had to wait 3 weeks in the Azores for a package to arrive. Stuff what you can wherever you can![/quote]


I agree with Dicks list, if buying staters and alternators there are many available which although not Yanmar make are half the price of the engine manufacturers. The only other suggestion I make is in regard to refrigeration. A black art, but I found we could buy 134a refrigerant in small canisters in some Countries Panama especially. Together with a recharge hose and connections. Once across the Pacific back to first world countries. There are many restrictions on buying refrigerant. You end up using extremely expensive fridge engineers who do not always understand how marine refrigeration systems work. We use the Frigaboat fridge and freezer. And with a bit of knowledge have been able to keep,all,our cooling going at a small price. We have only been able to buy gas once in Italy. Cold beer makes life more comfortable.
Brian. S/V Darramy