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> Hi Everyone,
> A question for the list. In my reading I have been noting the various
> items that sailors have to help them while on the water such as: depth
> finder, radar, gps, etc. Given that much of my sailing will be in East
> Coast harbors/bays, I was wondering what others feel are absolutely
> necessary items and which are nice to have but one could live without.
> As always thanks for your help.
Great subject! I must have (i.e. i really dont like to leave the dock
without):
CG-required gear (flares, pfds, etc)
compass
recent chart
tide/current tables if in tidal waters
flashlight
paddle
anchor and rode
assortment of spare rope.
knife w/marlinspike (I got a nice Myerchin knife with marlinspike as a gift
a couple years ago and I don't know how i ever got along without it).
But I usually add:
gps
vhf
depth sounder (hey, some bodies of water and many obstructions just aren't
charted!)
cell phone
tool kit w/
sail repair tape
a couple tubes of epoxy stick
spare lamps for nav lites
spare spark plugs and wrench
assorted old blocks and shackles
siezing wire
wrenchs
one of those 4-in-1 screwdrivers
spare fuses
some hookup wire and crimp connectors.
(On the water I have used everything in this kit, or been without it and
needed it).
portapottie
sunscreen
tapes for the stereo
rain gear (i live near seattle!)
spare socks and underwear
bucket or two of margaritas
(can't wait to see Judy's list!)
-Eric Johnson 1988 P19 #461 "Victoria", Bothell, WA
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