May242026

“What should I use for this-that and the other thing” is on our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) from Boat Owners who seek guidance and expertise. Our notes and links below will help you navigate the process of adding value to your boat with products from maintenance to the newest gadgets. Please send us a note if you have a suggestion to add to our Amazon Associates recommendation list.

All items linked below have been purchased and tested by our team before recommendations are made.

Every vessel should have the following aboard:

Chart Table

  • Caliper – 150mm / 5.9-inch Plastic Measuring Tool for Precision Measurements
  • Carpenter Pencils – 5 Pack of Bright Orange Swanson Carpenter Pencils with Black Graphite
  • Magnifying Ruler – 2X Magnification, 1/16-Inch & Tenths Scales, 12-Inch
  • Sharpie – Permanent Chisel Tip Marker Set, 8 Count
  • Waterproof Notebook – Must have item; Rite in the Rain Weatherproof Side Spiral Notebook, 8.5″ x 11″, Yellow Cover
  • Waterproof Pen: Rite in the Rain; The permanent ink writes through water, grease, and mud without clumping or smearing.

Cleaning Supplies

  • Brush – Cleaning Shore Power Cable – Shurhold Rope and Cord Brush – Flexible Wraparound Design for Dock Lines, Rigging, Hoses & Cables
  • Brushes – Nylon Detail – Small Cleaning Brushes for Tight Spaces, pack of 3
  • Bucket with Rope Handle – iSMART 5 Gallon Rope and Two Side Handles, no rust
  • Peppermint Essential Oil – Spider & Wasp Control: a few drops in your air conditioning intake, and add to a spray bottle with water to spray docklines and dock boxes. Repels spiders & wasps, controls spider poop
  • RejeX Polymer Coating – an alternative to wax. Amazing product recommended by Team Murray Yacht Sales and brought to you by the CorrisionX Team. Low man-hours, strong results! Please read the instructions carefully. High Gloss Finish That Protects, Long-Lasting Polymer Coating for Boats, Glass, Painted Metal, Fiberglass, Acrylic, Gel Coat & Plastic Surface, 12 Fl Oz
  • Spray Bottle – ZEP Professional Sprayer Bottle – 32 oz; Versatile Adjustable Nozzle Spray Bottles with a Fine Mist or Powerful Spray, Refillable for Diluted Concentrate, pack of 3
  • Vinegar Industrial Strength – Carry 9 Gallons of vinegar aboard in a one-gallon container… 45% Vinegar Industrial Strength Concentrate – Extra Strength – 9X Stronger Than Regular Vinegar
  • Brush – Cleaning Shore Power Cable – Shurhold Rope and Cord Brush – Flexible Wraparound Design for Dock Lines, Rigging, Hoses & Cables

Engine Service Items

  • Fuel Filter GAS Racor s3240 – Element Assembly – Marine 120, Meets ABYC standard for gasoline-powered vessels APLPLICATION OUTBOARD FITS 120R-RAC-01
  • Fuel Filter GAS s3213 Fuel Water Separator – Filter Compatible with Outboard Motor, Mercury, Yamaha, Racor, 10 Micron, Replaces# 35-60494-1, S3213, 18-7932-1, 18-17928, 35-809097
  • Fuel Filter GAS – Yamaha Mini 10 Fuel/Water Filter, #MAR-M10EL-00-00 (Supercedes #MAR-MINIF-IL-TR) For Yamaha Motor 115hp and under. Rating: 10 Micron, High Performance Ten Micron Filter, but Small in Size (4-1/4″ Height)
  • Impeller – Yanmar129670-42610
  • Oil Absorbent Pads | 30-Pack 17″x13.8″ Marine Spill Mats | Leak & Spill Cleanup Pads for Marine Bilge, Engine Bay, Workshops | Repels Water
  • Oil Filter – Caterpillar 1R-0714 Advanced High Efficiency Oil Filter
  • Oil Filter – Yanmar 119305-35170 – Oil Filter Assy, D68XL65 (Pack of 2); Compatible with Yanmar GM series, YM series, 3TNM74F, 3TNV80F, 3JH series, and 2QM15 engines, Replaces 119305-35151
  • Oil Filter – Yanmar 129150-35170, Pack of 2 Filters, FILTER ASSY, D80X80L Supersedes 129150-35153 and 129150-35153-12 Compatible with: 3TNV88 4JH110 4JH2-DTE, 4JH2-E, 4JH2-HTE, 4JH2-TE, 4JH2-UTE 4JH3-DTE, 4JH3-E, 4JH3-HTE, 4JH3-TE 4JH45, 4JH4AE, 4JH4-E, 4JH4-E, 4JH4-HTE1, 4JH4-TE 4JH57, 4JH5E 4JH80 4JH-DTE, 4JH-E, 4JH-HTE, 4JH-TE 4TNV84T 4TNV94L 4TNV98 4TNV88: 4TNV88-BDHQ 4TNV88-BDHQ(T) 4TNV88-BDSA 4TNV88-BDSA(T) 4TNV88-BDSAC 4TNV88-BDSA2 4TNV88-BDSA2T 4TNV88-BDWI 4TNV88-BDYE 4TNV88-BNYE883 4TNV88-BNYE883T 4TNV88-GNP 4TNV88-XMS
  • Zinc Yanmar Saildrive Internal Zincs – Zinc Anode for Yanmar Saildrive Internal Zinc Anode for SD20, SD25, SD30 and SD31 27210-200550

Fishing Equipment

  • Fishing Shears – Beyond Fishing 6.5″ Pro Fishing Shears Dual Serrated Blades, Fishing Braided Line Scissors with Titanium Coating, Non-Slip Grip & Multifunction Tool, Includes Hard Molded Locking Sheath
  • Gerber Gear Fish Kit – We love Gerber tools! This Multipurpose Fishing Tool Set with Hemoplier, Defender Tether & Controller Folding Fillet Knife – is our go-to personal fishing tool set.
  • ReelX and ReelX Grease – Kit contains 1 each of ReelX and ReelX Grease with precision applicator tips. Marine-Grade Anti-Rust Lubricant for Bearings, Spinning, Baitcasting, Spincast, Fly, Trolling & Electric Reels, Corrosion Prevention & Control; 1 oz bottles

Galley Assessories

  • Jar Opener – Non-metalic, No Rust – Otstar Jar Opener & Bottle Opener; Tough to open pickle jar?, Arthritis? , Mutil Jar Opener Get Lids Off Easily
  • Spice Rack – Smoked Garlic Salt Infused with Dried Garlic – When you can’t bring the Green Egg on the cruise, blows away liquid smoke – Alderwood Smoked Salt with Smoky Flavor – 5 oz Shaker by Caravel Gourmet
  • Spice Rack – Smoked Alderwood Sea Salt – When you can’t bring the Green Egg on the cruise, blows away liquid smoke – Alderwood Smoked Salt with Savory and Smoky Flavor – 5 oz Grinder by Caravel Gourmet
  • Spice Rack – Sea Salt & Pepper Seasoning Mix – Space saving combo – Premium Cooking Salt with Rainbow Peppercorns – 5 oz Grinder by Caravel Gourmet

Interior Vessel Decor

  • Door Mat with non-slip rubber backing – for Entrance 24″x36″, Non Slip Entryway Mat, Low Profile Doormat, Unique Herringbone Design Carpet for Inside, Patio, Porch, Gray, LUMI Ultra Thin Indoor

Knives: We think knives deserve their own category, don’t you agree?

  • Blunt Tip Paddle Knife – The GEAR AID Akua with Serrated Blade and Quick Release Sheath, Titanium-Coated 3” Blade has replaced my favorite discontinued boat knife, the Gerber River Shorty. Whether on your belt, strapped to the boom vang, or in the companion way, this blunt-tipped boat knife is an essential safety item while afloat.
  • Camillus Marlinspike 2.0 – My “go to” marlin spike knife. -Stanton Murray This budget-friendly tool is Compact, Durable, Corrosion-Resistant 440 Stainless Steel. Everyday Carry EDC Folding Pocket Knife with Integrated Dual Locking System
  • Harness Rescue Tool with nylon sheath – GILL Harness Rescue Tool, Titanium-coated 420 stainless steel. Shackle key, G10 Composite handle, Serrated blade edge for emergency use. Webbing cutter. Supplied with a nylon sheath.

Power Tools for your boat: We are a fan of the Ryobi 18V ecosystem: share the batteries with multiple tools…

  • Drill Driver Kit Bundle Set – with BONUS Bits, and Tool Bag, Ryobi 18V ONE+ 3/8 in.
  • Inflator/Deflator – for your fenders, inflatable SUP (Stand Up Paddleboards), or Dinghy -DUAL FUNCTION DIGITAL PCL031B Ryobi 18V ONE+
  • Jumper Cables – Adapter for Ryobi 18V Battery, 2FT Portable Car Jump Starter Booster Cables for 12V Batteries, 8AWG (Battery Not Included)
  • Underwater Green Fishing Light – Compatible with Ryobi 18V ONE+ Battery, Fishing Lights LED Underwater
  • Vacuum; Wet Dry BYOB (Bring Your Own Bucket) – Great space saving hack, use your 5/3.5 Gallon bucket for vacuum tank. RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 5 Gal. Wet/Dry Vacuum Kit with 1-1/4 in. Hose, Crevice Tool, 4.0 Ah Battery, and Charger
  • Brand: RYOBI

Safety Equipment: USCG Compliance / ABYC required & recommended

  • Alarm – High Water – SEAFLO 12v Water Alarm
  • Electronic Flare Replacement – Sirius Signal C-1003 SOS LED Distress Signal – Electronic Flare Replacement, USCG Approved, Includes Daytime Flag & Whistle
  • USCG Navigation Rules And Regulations Handbook – (Color Print): Containing – International & Inland Rules; Requirement: Vessels 12 meters or greater must have a current copy of the USDOT USCG Navigation Rules onboard
  • USCG Placard Compliance Set – USCG Placard Compliance Set (2-Placards) – 5” x 10” Marine Regulation Decals – Garbage & Oil Discharge Required Boat Placards – Waterproof UV Laminated Vinyl – Coast Guard Vessel Posting Stickers – Blue

Sailing Equipment

  • McLube One Drop – The only product that Harken recommends for travelers, battcars, and other ball bearing applications. Reduce rolling friction, condition and lubricate, and keep ball bearings clean.
  • McLube Sailkote – Harken McLube Sailkote Spray; easy to apply, high-tech, high-performance dry lubricant for anything that moves on your boat—sails, hulls, rigging, deck hardware, and more. Use it on anything you want to run more smoothly, work more efficiently, and last longer.
  • Ronstan Tell Tails – Set of 3 Pairs

Suncare

The Murray Yacht Sales team has been using Harken Derm products since 2021. Developed by dermatologist Dr. Edit Olasz Harken (and Peter Harken’s wife), we can attest to the quality of the products. Experience the world’s first comprehensive sun protection system engineered to enhance performance rather than limit it. Revolutionary formulas that protect, hydrate, prevent, and repair – even in the most extreme conditions.

  • Mineral Sunscreen – Ultimate Shield All-Day Protection; Mineral Sunscreen by Harken Dermatology – | SPF 50 | 80 Minute Water Resistant | Face + Body | Reef Safe | Botanical Antioxidant Complex; The Murray Yacht Sales team has been using Harken Sunscreen since 2021; The brand, co-founded by board-certified dermatologist (and Peter Harken’s wife) Dr. Edit Olasz Harken, achieved a major milestone in July 2021 when it became an official partner of the US Sailing Team, supplying athletes with its signature Ultimate Shield Sunscreen SPF 50
  • Daily Skin Repair Lotion – by Harken Dermatology | Dermatologist Formulated | Antioxidant Infused Superior Hydrating Lotion | After Sun Care | 11 Botanical Ingredients 
  • Removes Sunscreen (30 Extra Large Wipes) – Get rid of the shiny face for the trophy presentation; by Harken Dermatology – Fresh Face – Dermatologist Created | Removes Sunscreen, Makeup & Impurities | 100% Biodegradable Bamboo Cloths | Added Vitamin B-3 & B-5 | Hypoallergenic

Shore Power – Cords, Pigtails, Adaptors, Accessories (Note: Male end connects to dock pedestal, female end to vessel)

Tool Box

  • CorrosionX Rust Inhibitor – Our go-to product for effective corrosion prevention, lubrication, and penetration. Although it may look similar to other oil-based anti-corrosion sprays, CorrosionX actually disrupts rust and corrosion on the molecular level (displacing it from the metal surface and keeping it from spreading), and provides long-term protection against rust and corrosion on any metal surface.
  • Multimeter – Amprobe 15XP-B, the brand/model many marine professional technicians use – Amprobe 15XP-B Compact Digital Multimeter with Non-Contact Voltage Indicator and Logic Test
  • Multimeter Budget/Basic Model – AstroAI Digital Multimeter Tester 2000 Counts with DC AC Voltmeter and Ohm Volt Amp Meter; Measures Voltage, Current, Resistance, Continuity, and Diode, Black
  • Nut Bolt Thread Gauge – Measures Diameter, Thread Pitch & Length – Fractional #4 to 1″ & Metric 3mm to 22mm
  • Electrical Tape – Colors 6 Pack 3/4-Inch by 60 Feet

XYZ General Supplies

  • Courtesy Light LED – Sea-Dog 401421-1 Deluxe LED Courtesy Light – Down-Facing, Blue
  • Insect Repellent – Repel Plant-Based Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent, Oil
  • Peppermint Essential Oil – Spider & Wasp Control: a few drops in your air conditioning intake, and add to a spray bottle with water to spray docklines and dock boxes. Repels spiders & wasps, controls spider poop
  • Toilet Paper – Scott Rapid-Dissolving Toilet Paper, 12 Double Rolls, Septic-Safe, Toilet Paper