Gear

Gear that came with Madeline

  • 1995 – Pollensa, Mallorca, Spain
Electric Windlass (Simpson Lawrence)3GM30 Yanmar Diesel Engine
BiminiRunning Lights
Propane DetectorCabin Lights
Regular Head and Portable HeadSignaling Kit with Flare Gun
Propane StoveSpare Propeller
Mainsail, Staysail, Genoa and SpinnakerStereo with Interior and Cockpit Speakers
Hydraulic AutopilotPressure Water Pump and Strainer
24 lbs CQR Anchor with 20′ chain & 100′ RodeSolar Vents

Gear we added to the boat

  • 1994 – Ban Nit Marina, Phuket, Thailand
15′ Parachute Sea Anchor with 350′ of 3/4 nylon rodePropane Solenoid and Lighted Switch
Thimbles, shackles & swivel for sea anchor12 VDC & 120 VAC Refrigerator (Norcold Icebox Conversion Kit)
3/4″ nylon anchor bridle & shacklesWind Generator (Windbugger)
33 lbs Bruce Anchor with 200′ BBB Chain RodeSpare Interior Cabin Light
16 lbs Danforth Anchor – Kedge Anchor with 10′ chain & 200′ nylon rodeAnchor Light (battery & ship’s supply)
Stern Rail Mounting & Anchor bag for DanforthSpotlight
Mushroom Dinghy Anchor, Chain, Rode & ShacklesPlugs in Cockpit for Anchor Light and Spotlight
Electric Windlass Foot Switch & SolenoidNavigation Tools – Divider, Parallel Rulers, etc
35′ 6/0 Wire for Electric WindlassSextant and Sight Reduction Tables
Stern Cleat for DinghyHandheld Compass
Bow Anchor Roller and CleatCanadian Flag
Stainless Steel Anchor GuardCourtesy Flags, Q-Flag and Material to Make Flags
Hawser Pipe with lidBarometer
Medical KitBinoculars
Fishing Rod, Reel & HolderBarbecue plus Connectors and Hose
Fishing Line, Lures, GaffSecond Propane Tank
LifejacketsGarden Hose
Whistles for lifejacketElectrical AC Extension Cable
Safety Harnesses and TethersDeck Dorade Vents and Covers
Jack Lines and Deck Hardware Tool Box and Various Tools
Emergency TillerBosun’s Chair
Tinker Tender – Liferaft & Sailing OptionsChafe Tape
Outboard Motor (2HP Suzuki)Spare Turnbuckles, Shackles, Various Clevis Pins and
Stern Mounting Rack for OutboardSpare Bulldog Clamps, Hose Clamps, Hooks, etc
Stern Arch for Dinghy Davits, Antennae, Wind Generator and Solar PanelVarious Bungy Cords and Clips
Larger Custom Fabricated Diesel Fuel TankSaltwater Foot Pump and Faucet for Gallery Sink
Jerry Cans for Gas/DieselSaltwater Pump Hose, Valves and Connectors
Jerry Cans for WaterWindscreen (Dodger)
Spare Alternator, Starter, Fuel Pump, Fuel FilterInterior Fans
Spare Oil Filters, Fuel Filters, Air Filter, Engine ZincsWindscoop
Spare Impellers, Hoses, Injectors, Gasket Kit and other partsMosquito Netting
Spare Engine Oil, Outdrive Oil, Hydraulic FluidCruising Chute
Radar ReflectorTelltales and Ticklers
Hand-held Flares and Hand-held Smoke Day FlaresSail Repair Needles, Canvas, Stickyback and Sewing Palm
New Meteor and Parachute FlaresFoul Weather Gear
Hand-held VHF RadioRubber Boots
GPS (Garmin 50)Sailing Gloves
CD Player and New SpeakersPressure Cooker
Spare Batteries for all ElectronicsSpice Rack
Starter and House BatteryHand Held Bilge Pump
HydrometerValves for Freshwater Tanks
Electrical Circuit Breakers and PanelBaskets, Tupperware Containers, Hooks, Netting, to hold Produce & Supplies
Battery Selector SwitchBoat Cleaning Fluids, Bucket, and Brushes
Smart Alternator Regulator (Ample Power)Caulking, Underwater Epoxy, Epoxy, Glue
MultimeterMace
Tinned Electrical WireSpeargun
Electrical Shrink TubingMasks, Snorkels, Fins, Booties and Wetsuits
Electrical ConnectorsBoat Lettering
Amp-Hour Meter (Ample Power)Reference Books: Boat Repair, Navigation, Cruising Guides and others 
Inverter (250W PowerStat) Spare Light Bulbs for all lights, including masthead lights

Gear we’d take next time…

  • 1995 – Strait of Gibraltar
Engine Hour meterSSB – Single Sideband or Ham Radio
Foreign Language DictionariesPropane Pressure Gauge
More Wildlife Reference GuidesSpare Shrouds
Cockpit ShowerSpinnaker Pole
Saltwater DistillerHead Gasket Kit
WatermakerSocks for Spinnakers
More Spinnakers for Light and Heavy AirE-mail
Bigger InverterScuba Gear
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