Boat projects are never finished, they merely don't need attention for a while. Everything, from complex electronic instruments to simple foot-operated water pumps, has problems from time to time. Cruisers need to have a considerable stock of spares and redundancies, plus at least some technical skill. Fortunately, my dad knows a lot about boats, and he is teaching me.

Communication

Satellite telephone

HAM radio

Marine VHF radio

Two-way handheld

Cell phone

Storage

Aft compartments

Bookshelves

Locker shelves

HAM radio

Lee clothes

 

Instruments

Depth sounder

Knot log

Anemometer

GPSs

Radar

Autopilot

Structural

Solar panel supports

Dinghy davits

Cap-shrouds and Forestay

Safety

EPIRB

Life raft

Flares and bells

Radar reflectors

Harnesses and life preservers

Emergency hatches

Anchors

Sea anchor

Fire extinguishers

First aid

Communication gear

Pumps

Foot-operated pumps

Bilge pumps

Head flush pumps

Electric pressure pumps

Other

Water maker

Refrigeration

Motor dinghy

Sailing dinghy

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