Boatworks
- May 09, 2013
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Upgrade: Installing a Bow Thruster
by Roger Marshall, Posted December 3, 2012Installing a bow thruster is not an inexpensive upgrade, so it pays to do your homework before deciding on a type and make. The problem is that there are so many types of thrusters to choose from.
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Ask Sail: Straight and True
by Don Casey, Posted December 2, 2012Before I re-launch the boat should I also have the shop check and true the transmission output shaft to its flange? This is a lot more work, but I’m prepared to do it to get things lined up properly.
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Ask Sail: VHS/GPS Interface Woes
by Gordon West, Posted December 1, 2012I just bought a new 25-watt VHF radio with a built-in AIS receiver. I began seeing AIS targets right off the bat, but got no graphic or numerical information as to their location in relation to me.
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Replacing Tired Old Portlights
by Peter Nielsen, Posted November 29, 2012One challenge with older boats that have been out of production for decades is obtaining replacements for components that may have been custom-made back in the day. Good luck finding a new bow pulpit for your 1974 Flexiflyer 43 or a mast cap for the rig on your 1967 Brickouthouse 29.
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Soda Blast your Boat
by Roger Marshall, Posted November 13, 2012You have a thick layer of antifouling paint on the bottom of your boat. It’s rough and worn around the edges, so you’d like to get rid of it and have a nice smooth bottom that will help you sail faster. The options are quite simple.
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