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Ransnan
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Saturday we pick up our new to us 2003 Fiesta vee 342, with the twin 350 mag mpi with b3's, we have a 135 mile ride from Deltaville VA, to the Middleriver, north of Baltimore, what emergency parts do you all carry, for that just in case moment?? I'd like to be prepared
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Also do not forget to check the locations of the life jackets. Several years back, I went along with a fellow who had just purchased a (maybe also a 2003) 342 to help him deliver her from the point of purchase to his home dock. A distance of maybe 135 miles as well. It turned out there were no life jackets aboard. We were promptly provided with one for each of us (total of 4 of us) when I pointed this out.
You will enjoy your 135 mile trip to home dock. And you should really get to know your new boat and appreciate her many merits.
Tony
Salt Shaker 342
A handful of zip ties, a couple of ring clamps (bigger is better as they are just for emergency), some electrical waterproof tape. Before the trip warm up the engines, check for leaks at all clamped areas. Check the condition of the through hulls. Try (gently) to turn off the through hull valves. Do they move freely? Does your anchor work? What level of charge do your batteries show. Are your running and anchoring lights working?Take a pint of engine oil, gear lube and power steering fluid (you can always use them). pliers, adjustable wrench, set of screw drivers, USCG flare requirements. !s the transom drain plug installed?
Is this your first boat? The above recommendations are good. Just make sure you have all of the coast Guard approved items. Extra fluids and a spare serpentine belt is a good idea.
Your heart will be screaming at you to hurry up and get underway. Instead, you should relax, slow down and be deliberate in everything you do. Check out every system thoroughly, and get familiar with the engine room. This boat is a complex beast!
Warm up the engines completely (10 minutes), and make sure the temperatures are stable. If the engines have thru-hull raw water intakes, look at the strainers to make sure there is water flowing through them. Don't let anybody rush you.
Congrats - you'll love it!
Boat Name: King Kong
"Boat + Water = Fun"