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DIY: Fixing a Diesel Engine

The morning our diesel engine experienced a runaway started like any other. We were headed out of Monterey Harbor on our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41,

A Spring Commissioning Checklist

It’s March, and if you’re like most sailors who’ve had to put their beloveds away for the winter, you’re champing at the bit to get

DIY Boating Remedies

When it comes to keeping it clean, a little insider know-how goes a long way.

Know How: Drilling Stainless Steel

For many years I hated drilling stainless steel. It’s hard, it requires expensive cobalt or carbide bits and it takes a long time to drill.

DIY Build of a 44-foot Catamaran

Building their own 44-foot catamaran from the plans up, Matt and Jessica
Johnson embrace the cruising life
from a unique perspective.

a sailboat on the water

Rigging: Low Friction Rings

Adding low friction rings to your boat’s rigging repertoire can be a lighter, more affordable alternative to line management.

May Issue Sneak Peek

The May 2025 issue of SAIL is here, and we’ve put a special focus on adventure.

Fixing a Leaking Exhaust Elbow

Ora Kali had pushed hard to get through New York Harbor and the East River to Long Island Sound, and our nerves were jangling after eight

Map provided by The Annapolis Sailboat Show

The Annapolis Sailboat Show Returns

Amidst a construction shuffle, America’s biggest sailboat show will look a little different this year. The City Dock Resilience and Revitalization Project is reshaping Annapolis’

Reversed bows and a low profile give this cruiser a svelte, sporty look.

Balance 502

Aspiring distance voyagers will find this newest cat a perfect fit.

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Ask SAIL: Tandem Keels  

While checking in on my parent’s boat at the yard, I saw this unusual keel. What’s the purpose of it?  — Maddie Doherty, via sailmail@sailmagazine.com

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