On Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:21:40 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

YIKES, turns out, my EPIRB is dead from a cracked case and water
intrusion. They are offering me a new one with new technology for
half price which I am agreeing to.
However, my Huge bulkhead mounted Suunto compass has leaked so I have
had to replace its spherical cartridge ($100). Re-arming kits for the
auto-inflate life jackets are now over $60 each. The engine stop
cable is bad ($30). Starboard green nav light is out and I had to buy
the set for ($100). Two new deep cycle batteries ($160).

Well, you know the definition of boat: A hole in the water into which
one pours money. :)

I'm surprised at the rearming kits - what kind of inflatables are
they? I just got new kits for mine and they sure as hell weren't $60
- mine are Mustangs and the kits were $16 each. My Mustang jacket has
a little different rearming kit, but it's still less than $20.