T&T: Fw: Re: SPARES

[Peter Bennett]

I'd suggest that even if you don't have the skills or interest to work
on the engine, you at least carry spares for readily replaceable items
like belts, impellers and filters, as well as some spare oil and
transmission fluid.

Even if you can't or won't replace these things yourself, you can
probably find someone who will.

And even in a big city, you may have trouble finding the right part
right away. Here in Vancouver, I once had to wait a month or so to get
a Yanmar water pump belt - fortunately, it was just to replenish my
spares, so didn't interfere with my boating.

Friday, April 3, 2009, 7:08:11 AM, Chuck wrote:

CaS>  

CaS> My advice is to carry whatever spare parts you have the tools and skills to
CaS> replace. Maintenance parts are of course a necessity but unless you plan to
CaS> cruise in far off reaches carry whatever you might need to get you to the next
CaS> port. Chuck

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