Another thing about spare part is that each boat in the US is slightly different. The rudders on old boats do not fit on new boats and visa versa. Older boats have a different tramp. There is quit a bit of variation on the jib block attachment method. Some are attached to loops of line on the tramp while others have a wire bridle under and through the tramp. These boat variations may make it difficult to stock parts for everyone.

Jennifer
Taipan 4.9 #262