A full-service rigging loft sells tarred seine twine (Marline). "The ideal string: chafe-resistant, weather resistant, non-slip" for seizing, lanyards, lashings, serving, etc. Comes in five weights.
[Brion Toss Yacht Riggers, Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Self-adhesive wrap made from silicone compound that stretches, forms a permanent watertight seal, remains flexible when cold, and insulates to 8,000 volts. For electrical, plumbing, or holding-in-place uses.
[MPPROS, USA]
Simple tool for tightening or opening shackles. Fits the hand, gives firm leverage, and can be held on a lanyard or velcroed to the mast.
[ShackleDog, USA]
A full-service rigging loft conducts makes and sells some unusual and useful items for riggers, including carabiners, marlinspikes, and an endless convertible 3:1 / 6:1 handy billy for moving and hoisting .
[Brion Toss Yacht Riggers, Port Townsend, WA, USA]
Highly absorbent microfibre towel that holds more liquid than most fabrics. Useful for drying things, above or below decks.
[Clean Tools, Westmont, IL, USA]
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]