How I Made My Wooden Wheel
The reader will notice that the title is not “How to Build a Wooden Wheel”. I don’t pretend to be a carpenter or shipwright,...
DIY Salon Refit: 1979 Fast Passage 39
"Interesting, functional and downright ugly," were a few words people used when I mentioned the boat my husband and I had on Vancouver Island...
Rescuing Older, Self-Tailing Winches
I love my winches. Like a trusted companion, they have been with me through thick and thin and have always performed for me when...
Shock Cord Hardware for Sailors
Every rope we have on board has its quirks when you’re trying to form a knot that won’t slip or come untied.
Dyneema is a...
Engine Replacement on Islander Bahama 30
There may come a time when repowering your cherished sailboat needs to be addressed. I suspected that not all 13 horses of the venerable...
Simple Lithium for Outboard-Powered Tenders, Daysailers, and Sport Boats
Lithium is cool. Your cell phone uses it. Cameras, laptops, flashlights … everything. But “cool” is not a reason. Fire is not a big...
Glues and Resins: Can Boatbuilding Be Regenerative?
The use of glues and resins is indispensable in modern wooden and plywood boat construction. Ahead of self-building a 41-ft. Wharram Designs Narai Mk...
How Much Does it Cost to Have a Boat in Chicago?
Sailing is a weather dependent sport. When I learned to sail, I would head out on Lake Michigan in heavy wind, light wind, rough...
Wooden Boat Revival: Can Boatbuilding Be Regenerative?
The dawn of the fiberglass era transformed the boatbuilding industry, making sailing more accessible and affordable. With fiberglass’s strength, low maintenance and adaptability, boat...
How to Make Dodger Cover Canvas Pattern
For those of us with dodgers, we know how truly practical they can be. They protect the crew from wind and water splashes and...
The ULTIMATE Family Charter Catamaran – Bali 5.8 Full Tour
The Bali 5.8 Catamaran Sailboat is going to be the flagship of the charter sailboat industry. With up to six private cabins, each with...
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Island Packet 440
For nearly 30 years under the direction of designer and CEO Bob Johnson, Island Packet accomplished what few modern boatbuilders have been able to...