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When buying a boat, the inability to get at equipment freely is one of "the little things that add up to big dollars." The author, a yacht surveyor, lists the systems that are hard to reach on some boats.
[Dockside Reports]
The importance of having access to the inside of your hull for maintenance and emergencies.
[Blue Water Sailing, October 2002]
The need for an accessible list of emergency procedures. Thoughts on stopping boat-threatening leaks, including making a "diaper", selecting an array of bilge pumps. Sidebar on how to prepare to be rescued by helicopter.
[SailNet, 2 January 2003]
A checklist to see if you can easily see, service and remove key components
[Cruising World, April 2003]
Advantages and how-to′s of building an integral water tank into your hull. 2 pages with diagram.
[Cruising World, October 2000]
Extensive list with good search facility. Covers just about any cruising topic. Tree and branch format for threads.
[The Sailing Company, Middletown, RI, USA]
Unmoderated forum on sail and power cruising. Lots of good advice and other resources, but you have to do some searching.
[Usenet, USA]
Unmoderated forum on various sailing topics. Some useful cruising information here, but you need to dig and you need to be selective..
[Usenet, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes. Many specialized forums, including engines, multihulls, maintenance, piracy, the galley, insurance, destinations, and many more.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Members of one of the largest cruising clubs exchange information and opinions on all cruising topics. No search facility. Use Ctrl-F on message titles, or just browse.
[Seven Seas Cruising Association, Inc., Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA]
Collisions, Capsizes and Leaks
Access to hull and deck areas is often restricted when fiberglass liners and pans are used in construction.
John Neal
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