On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 18:36:32 -0800 (PST), Bob
wrote:

Humm, Well........ I can start by saying what Cruising is NOT. Its not
fixing a boat in diffrent places.

And sometimes it is. That sort of thing happens, even to well
maintained boats, and you just make the best of it when it does.
Spare parts, a good set of tools and lots of contingency plans are
your friend.