Alberg Owners Love Their A35s, Warts and All
Nearly every owner we spoke to about their Alberg 35 had small gripes about the boats performance, cosmetic defects, and outdated equipment. Nevertheless, it...
Deck, Hull-to-deck Joint, and Keel Merit a Close Look
As is typical of C&Cs, owners give the boat high marks for quality of construction, and in general, their enthusiasm is justified. The boat...
Used Boat Review: LM32 Pilothouse Sloop
The RigThe rig is a conventional, single-spreader masthead sloop. The chainplates are close to the deckhouse, so the sidedecks are adequately wide, except at...
Financing Good Ole Boats
Here is a question that has puzzled me for a long time. Many financial institutions offer financing on mature vessels but have a boat...
Boat Test: The Last Sabre 34 Mark II
PerformanceAt the end of the day, the reason to look at the Sabre 34 is two-fold: quality of construction and performance. We sailed a...
Used Boat Review: Gulfstar 36
Gulfstar Yachts, which produced 2,500 boats in the 1970s and 1980s, was launched and managed by Vincent Lazzara. Lazzara was one of the early...
DIY Survey Checklist for Used-boat Buying
Standing riggingMost sailors immediately think wire when they hear the term standing rigging, but thats only one part of the story. Your pre-survey inspection...
Funding the Dream
CollateralWith a marine loan, the collateral is the boat. Most lenders today will only lend money for fiberglass or aluminum boats. Loans are readily...
A Practical Look at Sailboat Cockpit Design
Cockpit ergonomics involve more than a concern about coaming angles and comfortable seating. These are just two items on a long list of attributes...
Build Your Own Fender Boards
Fender boards are almost a necessity when docking against pilings because without them, no matter how you position and secure your boat and fenders,...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
