June 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Ericson 34
- Air Conditioning
- Safety at Sea
- Make a Mini-dodger
- Simple Sail Repair
- Chain connectors
May 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Moorings in Storms
- Thimble Inquiry
- DIY Sail Telltales
- Filling Screw Holes
- Freshwater Antifouling
April 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Safety Tether Caution
- Bottom Paint Care
- Cleaning Your Hull
- Solar Panel Polish Fail
- Low-friction Rings
- Pumpout Magic
March 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Pawl Lube for Pennies
- Tether Snap Hooks
- Sticky Luff Track Cures
- Solar Panel Sense
- Seacock Spring Ritual
February 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Safety Trends
- Undoing the Twist
- B&G Zeus3 Test
- Folding vs. Feathering
- Removing Sail Stains
- Antifouling for Plastic
January 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Caulk Update
- Wind Sensors
- Penny-wise Insulation
- Gelcoat Crack Coat
- Bilge Pump Wisdom
- Tips on Storing Flares
December 2017 Full Issue PDF
December 2017 Full Issue PDF
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September 2017 Full Issue PDF
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In 1978, Tartan brought out the Tartan Ten, a 33', fairly light, fractionally-rigged "offshore one design." The boat was a huge success: fast, easy to sail, and unencumbered by the design limitations of a rating rule. But the Tartan Ten had one big problem: limited accommodations with stooping headroom, an interior most kindly described as spartan. A hardy crew could take the Tartan Ten on a multi-day race such as the Mackinac, and you might even coax your family aboard for a weekend of camping out. But cruising or extended racing in comfort? Forget it!