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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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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