So you want to quit your job, live on a boat and cruise. Ok, but before you do there are some things you need to know. Not the least of these things is what the inventory of the boat should look like. Where and how you sail will dictate many characteristics of the boat itself and require a differing inventory of gear. After many years of cruising I intend to share my inventory lists with you and tell you why you need each item. 90% of all the problems I've helped cruisers with stem from not carrying the right stuff. And there is a lot of stuff.