The Boat Show Survival Guide
A few years back at the marvelous Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend, Washington (held every September), I was reminded of the hidden dangers...
The Pesky Problems of Boat Pests
Ever since I fell under the spell of E.B. White’s classic tale “Charlotte’s Web,” I’ve been more than reluctant to stomp on every bug...
Treatments to Preserve Ropes and Lines through the Seasons
More sailors in colder climates are finding ways to extend their sailing season through the winter, and we’ve provided a ton of research on...
Hot Water Heater Installation Tips
Although I spent most of my cruising years within 20 degrees of the equator, the landlubber luxury I missed most was not air conditioning...
The DIY Solent Stay or Inner Forestay
Among the many rigging improvements I'm pondering for my Yankee 30 Opal the year ahead is installing a second forestay to allow more flexibility...
Tool Buying Guide for the Cruising Sailor
Holidays are not that far off, and if you are building a list for the sailor in your family (or a stocking stuffer for...
Six Things Worth Giving Thanks For
Of all the lessons the sea can teach, one of the greatest is humility. For going to sea is an act of submission, exposing...
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...
Tiller Versus Wheel
The tiller on Tosca was rough-hewn piece of sawn ash, tough and springy. Where it fit in your hand it was about as big...
Choosing a Boat Broker
A few years ago, we looked at how a do-it-yourself boat sale can save thousands of dollars that would ordinarily go to a broker....
Jeanneau’s New Rule Breaking Sailboat – Sun Odyssey 350 Boat Review
Are you interested in a 30 to 36 foot cruising sailboat? Shopping for a Jeanneau Sailboat? The new Sun Odyssey 350 replaces the wildly...
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Island Packet 350 Used Boat Review
The current tally of Island Packets—"More than 1,800 sold"—is impressive for any boatbuilding company. Just over 20 years ago the first boats in the...