Through-bolting Fiberglass: An Inquiry into Failure Modes
How much load does a keel bolt or a winch through-bolt put on a hull or a deck? How thick should the laminate be...
Sewn Splices Two-Year Followup
The true test of marine gear is not whether it works when installed, but rather how it functions after years in the field. To...
The No-sew Webbing Strap with Link Buckle
Weve sewn our fair share of eyes in nylon webbing, but heres an easy no-sew alternative for creating a webbing strap with a buckle...
Hose Fitting Tips
Pulling hoses is generally low on the fun list. They are in bad places, jammed onto crusty hose-fitting barbs, and have stiffened over the...
Dustless Sanding
Responsible boatyard work requires dust collection. Whether its toxic bottom paint or ordinary sanding dust, it still makes a mess and can ruin a...
Adhesives Test
Once upon a time in Tasmania, a skipper faced a daunting task: install a three-bladed, folding propeller without hauling out the boat. The underwater...
Getting a Grip on Velcro
We think of all stick-and-rip, hook-and-loop fasteners as Velcro-just as we ask for Kleenex after a sneeze-and most tend to have uniformly low performance...
Applying Dielectric Grease
I'm confused about how to apply dielectric silicone compound or LPS-3 (spray) to electrical connections. These are dielectric substances (i.e., insulators), which would suggest...
Mailport: April 2016
More DIY PasserellesThis is in response to your article Art of the Passerelle in the February 2016 issue of Practical Sailor and your request...
Where Credit is Due
Gill North AmericaId like to offer kudos to Becky in the customer service department at Gill North America (www.gillna.com). I sent Gill a note...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
