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      Valiant 40 Used Boat Review

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      Tally Hos' spacious cockpit, winches close at hand. Alaskan yellow cedar decking with teak trim. The original main sheet gibe buffer is visible over the bronze tiller. Note the high bulwarks without lifelines. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

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      Marine electronics specialist Michael Garretson calls the B&G Zeus³ 9 "top of the hill" in terms of 9-in. chartplotters. Image source: B&G

      9-in. Chartplotter Guide

      After six months, protection from the anti-corrosion sprays had worn off, but some greases still worked.

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      Savvy Navvy anchor alarm display.

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      Canvas biminis and custom coverings are expensive, so it is worth your while to treat them with the most effective protective treatments.

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      While all gear is important, rope clutches are the small but mighty players that keep halyards secured. Make sure to install models that can handle the pressure.

      Rope Clutches Tighten Their Grip

      Anchor chocks hold an anchor securely on any reasonably flat surface, but you’ll need to drill 10 holes to mount the component parts, so think twice about this option. (Photo and line drawing courtesy of Sea-Dog)

      Handling Anchors on Boats Without Anchor Lockers

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      Photo sources: Elco, ePropulsion, Mercury Marine, Remigo, Temo and Torqeedo

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      After six months, protection from the anti-corrosion sprays had worn off, but some greases still worked.

      Marine Wiring: Are the Pricey Options Worth the Cost?

      Misirlou’s gravity drain holding tank mid-installation showing tank valve, Tee to deck pump-out fitting and home-made activated charcoal vent filter. (Photo/ Tom Egan)

      Holding Tank Lessons Learned

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      Canvas biminis and custom coverings are expensive, so it is worth your while to treat them with the most effective protective treatments.

      Keeping Canvas in Tip-top Shape

      We placed standard samples of aluminum, steel and brass in a separate container of each solution to measure corrosion over time. The samples were weighed to the nearest milligram before testing began, and then at two hour intervals.

      Descaling Solutions for Boats

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      Sunset viewing on deck is made truly comfortable with the addition of a beanbag seat. (Photo/ Jaclyn Jeffrey)

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      16,000 BTU Citimarine AC unit installed to replace a Dometic unit. Dometic did not have a replacement available due to supply-chain issues as a result of the pandemic. (Photo/ Phil Decker)

      Where Credit Is Due: Citimarine Air Conditioner Customer Service

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      120 liter dry bags, listed as "generic" on Amazon, act as deck cargo storage. when properly lashed down. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

      Five Best Ways to Keeps Your Stuff Dry

      The bare minimum required to deal with most daysailer dilemmas fits in a relatively compact electrician’s bag. It can be tailored to fit the specific needs of your boat. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

      The Get-Home Sailboat Tool Kit

      Fujinon 14x40 Techno-Stabi. Photo courtesy of Fujifilm.

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    • 120 liter dry bags, listed as "generic" on Amazon, act as deck cargo storage. when properly lashed down. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

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      Sunset viewing on deck is made truly comfortable with the addition of a beanbag seat. (Photo/ Jaclyn Jeffrey)

      Top 4 Creature Comforts After 3 Years at Sea

      The Voyager 20 is a zippy, well-made option for a trailerable sailboat. While no longer in production, you can find them on the used market.

      Pocket Cruisers Unite!

      HMCS Oriole sails under the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge in 2021. (Photo courtesy of Government of Canada)

      Canada’s “Tall Ship” Still Pulling Duty After a Century

      Testing the shaker siphon. The most spill-proof, low-strain way to transfer fuel from a jerry can to the tank. Yes, there are motorized versions and versions with a pump-bulb, but all these do is make it more complicated. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

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