A Boat Maintenance Schedule that Can’t Fail
A good friend messaged me a photo the other day, the first daffodils of the season nosing up through the soft loam along the...
In Search of the Perfect Sailing Hat
Ever since October 2011, when the dermatologist announced that I had skin cancer at the age of 46, Ive been looking for good hats...
PS Readers Divided Over America’s Cup Coverage
Frankly, these boats are so different from what we usually deal with, that its really hard to visualize what may actually trickle down into...
Galley Gadgets for the Cruising Sailor
Historically, the cook has always enjoyed a privileged position on board a boat. And no wonder, since the cook almost always works the hardest,...
A Second Look at Anchor Shanks
"Looking only at shank strength, this implies that the Mantus shank will be noticeably weaker than the Excel or Rocna. Both of these anchors...
Caring for Encapsulated Ballast Keels
If your boat has an encapsulated iron keel, don't get lulled into believing that you are completely free of keel worries. Although you are...
Making Your Own Dimmable LED Light
One of my projects this winter will be to upgrade the interior lights on my 1971 Yankee 30 Opal that I am restoring. The...
Make Your Own Dinghy Wheels
As I creaked into action this spring, juggling refit projects like chainsaws, each one intent on drawing blood, I found I'm suddenly not as...
The Chilling Facts About Cold Water Survival
After living in Florida for so many years, it is easy to forget the risks associated with colder waters, vividly demonstrated in a video...
Too Many Layers of Bottom Paint?
So, a couple of years back, you acquired a good old boat at a pretty good price-thanks to the market-but now you're wondering how...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
