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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.
Slides easily through the blocks whilst providing firm grip
Item has brilliant bounce back ability, thanks
Simple to fit and makes launching and recovery simple. Well worth the investment
Quality material and design enables my lug sail to be stowed securely on it's spars
Great wide and grippy tyres for a shingle/sharp launching area and compound for an RS400.
Receive fantastic service couldn’t help any more if they tried. Arranged for me to collect my order at a time that suited even when it was outside of working hours. Much appreciated, thank you sailing Chandlery.
Excellent gloves, perhaps the best I have used. The fingers are long enough to provide protection from sheets/halyards and fit nicely so that ropes cannot get between the glove and finger. If the winter gloves are any guide they should also be very durable.
really happy with these! the thick material means that I will be warm whilst sailing, and the 3 finger coverage allows mobility and warmth on the water. the added grip will really help on the heavy wind reaches, can't wait to test them out this weekend. shipping was really quick, with a sweet included in my order thank you.
As always, great stock, quick delivery, perfect, thank you
The footprint of these is much more than standard trolley wheels so they roll on sand much easier.
These Falker Burgees are essential for our training fleet, giving an instant indication of apparent wind direction.
Made of stainless steel they do not corrode, and are easy to fit into the mast bracket.
It is a shame the sail part is not available as a spare as this part does not last forever, unlike the ss frame.
Nice product.
Arrived quickly and fits very well
Fast, efficient service and the lightweight trolley is perfect for my needs.
We needed to change the size and it looks like they will change the Hikers for a size up. Thank you very much
Thank you Sailing Chandlery for delivering my new sailing watch.
An excellent product and decent value.
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