Upgrades

  • Backstay Tensioner

    Easy Upgrades: #1 of a series More

  • Sailboat Centerboard Upgrade

    Additional data to be read in conjunction with Raleigh's piece appearing in the November issue of SAIL More

  • Tension aloft

    Your backstay is your rig's backbone, but it's also an important sail-trim control. More

  • Free and clear

    Propeller line and weed cutters can help save your day. More

  • Deck gear

    Tracks, clutches, and blocks: Mark Corke gets creative on the Bailout boat. More

  • Ericson 34 T refit

    Follow John and Lee Ann Smith's refit of their Ericson 34 T from the boat yard to their maiden sail. View

  • Galley Upgrades

    It's all about streamlining the little things. More

  • Build a Boarding Step

    Getting a perfect fit is easy—if you follow your pattern. More

  • Keeping Cool

    How to build an awning for your foredeck. More

  • Better Water-Tank Vent

    What to do when your freshwater tank vents into the bilge when your boat heels. More