Oil and Fuel Filters

[Snboard976]

I am doing the routine maintenance of replacing the oil filter, fuel filter, impeller and zinc for the first time on my "new" 365.  It is a 1976 with the original W-40 engine.  Does knows where I can stock up on these parts at a good price.  I am looking to get several filters since I am heading down to the Caribbean in the fall.

Any other maintenance I should do before launching?

Any other engine essentials I should bring with me?

[RayNWanda]

Replace the zincs in your coolers too. You might consider a fuel filter/water separator if you don't already have one. Spare belts. Check all hoses. Spare water pump impellors. We had a couple of thru hulls that had been replaced and the bonding wire left off. I would try to bring everything on the boat up to 100% and have spares for all consumables (belts, hoses, filters,ect.).

[SailingSeaDragon]

Oddly enough, I have found the best prices for filters are on ebay if you are willing to buy them by the case.. Example

10 filters for $20.00.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/10-FRAM-PH8A-Extra-Guard-Oil-Filters_W0QQitemZ320364735005QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item320364735005&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Garner

[Scott]

Westerbeke sells a spare parts kit "A".  I think it runs around $350.  Has anyone purchased that  before?  Is it worth it?  It seems to include most items likely to need replacing (belts, filters, zincs, impeller).  I just wonder whether it might be cheaper to build your own kit.

[eveningebb]

I haven't priced out the parts in their kit, but would be shocked if you couldn't build it yourself for less.  Of course, you wouldn't have a nifty red box to put it in -- but you can buy a can of Westerbeke red spray paint for around $25.

[RayNWanda]

I'm sure you could get the same stuff aftermarket for a lot less, or you could spend the same money and then try to figure out where to put it all...

[Scott]

I've started pricing the parts aftermarket and, as you suspected, it is a heck of a lot cheaper.  The red box looks nice, but I think I can get by without it.....