Know How: Dinghy Modification
February 8, 2019
The rigmarole of stretching a cover over a dinghy in choppy water prior to hoisting it on davits can become a very wet business if
The rigmarole of stretching a cover over a dinghy in choppy water prior to hoisting it on davits can become a very wet business if
Q: I have a 40ft Pearson with a 24-mile radar antenna installed on the radar arch aft. I am concerned that I could be missing
One common galley feature on production sailboats is a large open storage area behind the stove, typically covered with sliding plexi or wood panels.
The time has come when the prospect of cold drinks and long-term food storage has you thinking about upgrading your icebox to DC-powered refrigeration. Duncan
If you own an older boat, you’re likely familiar with the quirks that come with aging rigging and equipment. Many budget sailors like myself make
Q: I am working on refinishing my cabin floorboards. I have brought them home and sanded the old finish off and would appreciate comments on
Solar panels or wind generator? There’s little doubt that for Stateside cruising, especially down South where the amount of sunshine outstrips the strength of the
The U.S. Coast Guard is now collaborating with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on something it calls the “Ready for Rescue,” a $255,000
WHO HAS RIGHT-OF-WAY? Q: I sail in Narragansett Bay, which is a relatively narrow body of water that has upwind boats generally going south and
Not many events in life are as emotionally convoluted as when the plans for a sailboat arrive at the amateur builder’s home. The plans flutter
Line honors have been awarded in both the 2025 ARC and ARC+ fleets.
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For some, steering by compass comes easily; for others, it takes a little getting used to.
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An overnight gale stirs up trouble for one trailer sailer.
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