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

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October 2017 Full Issue PDF

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