A computer is optional for most sailors, but it depends a lot on what they're
using it for. I don't bother for most cruises, but if I'm out for more than a
few weeks I certainly carry one. Some sailors use them for navigation, others
for photography, and everyone here uses one for email.

But a pliers? Are you saying the a sailor shouldn't have a pliers onboard? I
must have 10, including one always at the helm, with a knife and screwdriver.
One in the rigging bag, one or two in the electrical kit, a few in the general
tool bag, and that's without getting into the serious stuff.



"Donal" wrote in message
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wrote in message
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On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 13:11:23 -0400, Martin Baxter

I take care of ALL of my tools and equipment. You and the Crapton are
poor sailors if you treat ANY of your tools and equipment carelessly.
If you have a motor, or a pair of pliers or a laptop computer,

So, BB, you think that a Real sailor would have pliers and a computer
aboard, do you?

You are about as much of a sailor as Bobsprit is!


Regards


Donal
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But a pliers? Are you saying the a sailor shouldn't have a pliers onboard?


Donald doesn't need pliers. Everything on a Beneteau is fastened with velcro.

RB

"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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A computer is optional for most sailors, but it depends a lot on what
they're
using it for. I don't bother for most cruises, but if I'm out for more
than a
few weeks I certainly carry one. Some sailors use them for navigation,
others
for photography, and everyone here uses one for email.

But a pliers? Are you saying the a sailor shouldn't have a pliers
onboard?

A pliers is used when the correct spanner isn't available.

It will usually cause damage to any nut that it is applied to.


I do have a pliers aboard - however I try to avoid using it.



Regards


Donal
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What do you use to squeeze cotter pin ends together?

Scotty

"Donal" wrote in message
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"Jeff Morris" wrote in message
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A computer is optional for most sailors, but it depends a lot on
what
they're
using it for. I don't bother for most cruises, but if I'm out for
more
than a
few weeks I certainly carry one. Some sailors use them for
navigation,
others
for photography, and everyone here uses one for email.

But a pliers? Are you saying the a sailor shouldn't have a
pliers
onboard?

A pliers is used when the correct spanner isn't available.

It will usually cause damage to any nut that it is applied to.


I do have a pliers aboard - however I try to avoid using it.



Regards


Donal
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I use mine for the dvd player, at least until the mosquitoes quit for the
night.
Scout

"Jeff Morris" wrote
A computer is optional for most sailors

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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What do you use to squeeze cotter pin ends together?


I try to avoid squeezing my cotter pin ends together. However, if an
emergency should arise, then I am prepared.

"Donal" wrote in message
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I do have a pliers aboard - however I try to avoid using it.



Regards


Donal
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A pliers is used when the correct spanner isn't available.


Holy loser, Batman! Donald doesn't even know what pliers are for!

RB

Well done, Donut!

Scotty

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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A pliers is used when the correct spanner isn't available.


Holy loser, Batman! Donald doesn't even know what pliers are for!

RB

"Scott Vernon" wrote in message
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Well done, Donut!

Fatherhood has affected his ability to resist tempting bait!!!


Regards

Donal
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Scotty

"Bobsprit" wrote in message
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A pliers is used when the correct spanner isn't available.


Holy loser, Batman! Donald doesn't even know what pliers are for!

RB