Good seamanship is the cornerstone of safety at sea, and its best allies are a seaworthy vessel and an able crew.
Time after time, we’re reminded that lapses in seamanship, often labeled “operator error,” are the root cause of most catastrophes at sea. Take for example, the foundering of container ship El Faro, caused by a captain who defied weather reports and clung to a course that sent him and his ship into the center of Hurricane Juaquin.
Safety & Seamanship
Is an auto-inflate PFD the right answer for solo offshore cruisers?
On the other hand, if you are conscious, there are three probable scenarios. First, you might be pinned against the topside but still tethered. Assuming your tether was conservatively short, you are within...
Safety & Seamanship
Most sailors are familiar with Thor Heyedrahl’s adventures aboard his balsa raft Kon Tiki. Some may remember the self-rescue line that they dragged behind the boat. Since the raft travelled so slowly, this “last chance” line gave a fit sailor a sporting chance to...
Marine Electronics
A typical cruising boat has thousands of electrical connections. The consequence of failure range from a light that doesn’t work to a fire that can cost lives.
by Frank Lanier on January 15, 2019
To determine if your cutless bearing needs replacing, look for signs of wear or deterioration at both ends of the bearing. Rapid or unusual wear patterns (i.e. top wear on one end of the bearing, bottom wear on the other) are indications of significant shaft misalignment issues and should be addressed immediately.
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