“A quick, comprehensive and invaluable guide to the essential spares you’ll need to carry if you’re planning to spend a good deal of time on board your boat.” That was one listener’s take on this podcast.
Listen in for our tips on figuring out what you do — and don’t — need to carry with you. As Dave says, you can’t just tow an entire second boat, so you have to make choices!
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Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig

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Anonymous says
Two of everything
The Boat Galley says
That’s a whole second boat 🙂 I don’t quite have THAT much space.
Anonymous says
My most important spare part is the extra alternator. I have a Yanmar 3gm30f and the engine water pump runs on the same belt.
Anonymous says
Ian Bishenden