Ebb

We can't really argue with you about carrying that spare part. After all, a ship without a rudder is...what...lost? I thought somewhere on this fine, fine site it was stated that laminated wood parts are stronger than solid wood parts. So does this one really boil down to maintenance? Quality of product? Luck of the draw?

Beyond a spare tiller (which I didn't include on the 'spare' list) what would a cruising Ariel or Commander carry as spare parts?