By definition, EVERYTHING is ALWAYS found in the last place you look for it!Doug there is a maritime rule. You will buy the new one then you will find the lost one in the last place you look for it.
By definition, EVERYTHING is ALWAYS found in the last place you look for it!Doug there is a maritime rule. You will buy the new one then you will find the lost one in the last place you look for it.
I'll keep my tool bag, which is quite a collection, and some basic parts and stuff. A couple of strategic spares, for when cruising on vacation might not be a bad idea, like a water pump. Also have a Westerbeke parts kit on board with filters, belt, impeller kit, etc.; engine oil, transmission oil.So true. On our new tri, we have taken to carrying on any tools and hardware for a project, and then carrying it right back off before we sail. Our task is made easier by the fact that we only daysail, so the car is near. We even carry on our bedding roll when we are going to overnight on the boat. Then we carry it off in the morning. Keeps the boat light and fast!
And, if you leave both up there, then you have to choose one and leave the other one wanting. ;-)If you bury the sail, you will NEVER use it. Keep it on the v berth where it will always call out to you when you walk forward... 'USE ME! USE ME!' or it will make you feel guilty when you don't.
They also dry out better in the open.I don't plan on burying it, I'm going to try to store it edgewise, up, in the locker.
To some extent, that is what forums are for. This is, at it's heart, and open forum for discussion and debate. E-mail is private. I am sorry you were affronted.Thanks, but no, he was the one ranting...