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A parts addict talks about kicking the habit, with the help of DHL and his local marine store, who he found can ship parts anywhere in the world in a matter of days.
[48º North, September 2000]
Casey discusses 10 items you shouldn′t try to do without and another 11 (some of them surprising) he thinks you don′t need.
[Sail Jazz, Mount Pleasant, SC, USA]
Many cruisers rely on their engine a lot. Run-down on fuel filters, engine oil, belts, water pumps, gearbox fluid, and others consumables and spares are discussed. 4 pages with photos.
[Practical Sailor, 1 May 2002]
Thoughts on what can go wrong on board, with some precepts for anticipation and ingenuity.
[SailNet, 2 December 2002]
A warning that an old method of importing gear and spares is no longer allowed by European Union countries.
[landlpardey.com, December 200]
Forty-two items that any engine-powered boat should have on board.
[BoatSafe.com, USA]
A simple list of about 50 spares you may need for sails, engine, fridge, stove, communication, and other equipment.
[Blue Water Sailing Club, North Andover, MA, USA]
Lists of spares for inboard and outboard engines, navigation instruments, refrigerator, sails, rigging, and others,
[Bill Dietrich, USA]
Why a simple system of identifying and cataloging the spare parts and other service items you carry on board pays dividends in finding stuff both on the boat and at the marine supply store.
[Take Her Sailing, Cypress, TX, USA]
A discussion board and photo gallery for cruising sailors and wannabes focused on maintenance and repairs, tips and tricks, things that work and don′t work.
[Cruisers Forum, Buskerud, Norway]
Relying on local sources of supply in out-of-the-way places can add an enormous amount of stress to your cruising.
Nick Nicholson
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