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Water Heater PlumbingI am planning to install on my 35 sailboat a hot water heater using the closed circuit cooling system of my engine,...
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Wind Generator NoiseMeeting all the design criteria for a sailboat wind generator does require some compromises.With respect to your commentary on the noise of...
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Sail PricesI keep reading in your publication-and others-how sailors will order new sails based primarily on price-bids. Years ago, before computer designed sail programs...
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Varnish on GelcoatIn the June 1999 issue, Frank Ficken sought help removing dried varnish safely from his gel coat.I suggest he try a Bruce...
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Gelcoat CrazingFor the past (too many to admit) years I have been working on the completion of a Corbin 39. Recently I have noticed...
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South Pacific: Then and NowWhat a pleasure to read Nick Nicholsons excellent account of his trans-Pacific crossing. My wife and I made the trip...
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Tacking DegreesWhat fudge factor can I use to deal with the following upwind claims: 1. The brochure of an older, narrow, deep, fin-keel boat...
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WomanshipFollowing our August 15, 1999 report on sailing schools, we received numerous letters from readers concerning Womanship. Many supported our conclusion that Womanship needs...
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That Slippery Shock CordCan you recommend a knot to be used successfully with shock cord? Marv SannesSalem, OregonShock cord is tough to tie. It...
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Flag Failures & DisposalWhen Nick Nicholsons Offshore Log first started appearing, I concluded it was a clever and incestuous dodge that would help Nicks...
This 1997 Sailboat Costs $350,000… Here’s Why – Hampton 43
Can a 1997 sailboat really be worth $350,000? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Hampton 43 pilothouse cutter, a heavy-displacement...
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Rhodes 22 Used Boat Review
Designed by Phillip Rhodes back in 1960, the Rhodes 22 is a trailerable cruiser for a couple that wants the amenities of a larger boat without putting up with the hassles and expenses of a larger boat. It's clearly not a racing boat. It's also not a "shoehorn special," whose claim to fame is how many persons it can sleep. And it's not an inexpensive boat for its size. The Rhodes 22, from its inception, has been a purpose-built boat. And, with a history of detail improvements and some innovative thinking, it meets that purpose quite well.