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Tom Egan

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Tom Egan is an engineer, inventor and lifelong sailor who cruises and races out of his home port Marblehead, Mass on his Cal 40 Misirlou, and just about any boat that will have him.
3D-printed rig tuning gauges. (Photo/ Charlie Garrad)
DIY Projects

3D Printing for Boat Projects: A Beginner’s Guide

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)
Plumbing

Holding Tank Lessons Learned

Learn how to beat range anxiety and make the most of your electric outboard's capabilities. (Photo courtesy of ePropulsion)
Electrical

Electric Outboard Charging Tips

While you need to reduce the distance between the jaw flanges, the stripper ring must still be able to rotate freely. (Image/ Tom Egan)
DIY Projects

Rescuing Older, Self-Tailing Winches

Latest Videos

Affordable AND Good? Sabre 34 Mk II Review video from Practical Sailor
Video

Affordable AND Good? Sabre 34 Mk II Review

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Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat

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How Long Do Sails Last?

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Sailboat Reviews

Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic

The early 1970s was the heyday of the Tartan 30' racer/cruiser. In all, no less than two dozen boats of a similar size and type were introduced in just three years, many of them to become highly successful among sailors eager for the performance and amenities of big boats at a modest price. Among the most noteworthy and enduring of the 30-footers from this era has been the Tartan 30.
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