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December 08, 2016 2 min read
In this blog post, we're looking at some essential items you should have in your sailing spares box or toolbox.
We all know that no matter how well you prepare, it's likely you'll need a spare part at some point. It's worth having a small selection of the most common spares all ready to go so you don't miss any time on the water.
Here are the items we keep in the spares box.
Generally, we find they do a good job when we're at events and are not near a chandlery (ours of course.) We don't want to miss any time on the water because of a missing shackle or split ring that we could have had a spare in the toolbox or in our PFD.
Whether your shackle attaches your sail to your boom or holds your main sheet block to the boat they are vital to keeping you on the water and keeping a spare on you or in your spares box can stop you from missing out on sailing.
Blocks are incredibly important to any purchase system or running rigging system on your boat. Keeping a spare can save a day off of the water waiting for one to arrive in the post. We would recommend having a couple of the most popular blocks below and some rope or a shackle to attach them in your spares box.
If you've got a spinnaker it's always wise to keep a roll of this spare, a little tear or hole can get much worse if not treated correctly.
Obviously a hammer, screwdriver, spanners, tape measure and all the usuals we're sure you have anyway....
If you would like some recommendations specific to your boat then please feel free to contact us, we're always happy to have a chat and provide advice.
Someone at the club “borrowed “ one of my Solo’s bungs. I bought two so now I have a spare.
Great to have something that goes over everything if a quick solution is required
had ordered one on amazon before, received the wrong size received the correct size now :)
A simple moulded part of good quality, supplied quickly and well packed.
Turned out that I had ordered the wrong make, my camcleats being Allen not Harken, however by drilling the two fixings holes out by 1mm and filing two small notches they fitted perfectly.
Super helpful company. Attentive, and quick to deliver.
Second time I have use for this purpose. Really easy to attach to alloy mast and so easy and positive to operate.
We have put the boat on this trolley but not yet used it for launch and recovery. First impressions are very good, It fits together well and is super easy to assemble - it's made to put together and take apart fast if you want to put it in a vehicle etc. It is very lightweight which should be a boon launching and recovering the boat - at the same time it looks strong and well made. Being aluminium we won't have a rust problem either. I was impressed how it fits perfectly wherever it supports the boat. So assuming it performs well in use we are pleased we got this. Very helpful guy on the phone and it came quickly so all good, thanks,
Good service, and fast delivery. Very happy with my large amount of assorted short lengths of rope of many different thicknesses for practising my knots.
Good quality rope that can be spliced. Delivered promptly by the Sailing Chandlery.
Excellent sail, ideal for training and comes with a sailbag, Our only drawback was the long delivery time (2-3 weeks) and having to pay €90 in customs charges all due to Brexit! If Sailing Chandlery had a outlet here in the Republic or in Northern Ireland, business could get much better.
Worked a treat
The Puco hatches I bought hatch really well for hatchy things. Speedy service and great value. Hatch-on!
My Topper sails infinitely better with this new sail, , much faster, came with strap and eye at head, had to unpick and remove the strap to work with my halyard loop. David
I have used Sailboats Chandlery before and as before the service was great and the product as per description. A great and speedy service. I highly recommend Sailboats Chandlery.
I took advantage of the offcut sale to try out some of the more expensive ropes for my limited needs. I have not seen this kind of offer before, and I was able to find some lengths and qualities I would not normally worry about. Great service and sensible prices. Customer focused offers. I also plan to use some of the offcuts to improve my whipping and splicing. Does my son know he is being towed down the Thames with a rope that would be on the more expensive yachts with a breaking strength well over what we need, no. Does it matter - actually yes it does :)
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