Still carry your spares

I most certainly agree with your suggestion that boaters don't take so much care of their boats when covered by the 'insurance' of River Canal Rescue.

I was particularly concerned about everything being in good working order before setting off for a cruise, and carried such as a spare water pump and control cables, but realise after the old pump was acting up I used it.  But alas since joining RCR I have just not got around to having a spare anymore.

I realise it is not very sensible, as should it pack up you have the inconvenience of being delayed, and could be especially bad if say a control cable snaps (as they do) whilst in an inaccessible part of the system, then possibly having to wait until the part is sourced.

Better to still carry your spares.

Robin Howes