Quote: Order up the spares via SSB email. Sail to the appropriate island and they should be waiting for you.
If only!!
Quote: A proper spares list with pictures makes ordering the funny bit of bent metal on the gearbox a thousand times easier.
That's a good point. And if you can leave a list of model/serial numbers of all the kit with someone ashore, it makes it easier for them to use their initiative and deal with suppliers on your behalf.