Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

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Bruce vs. Claw. Keel Depth.

A Foolproof (and Simple) Way to Set Jib Leads

An excellent, surprisingly simple way to set jib leads is to use jib luff telltales as a guide. This technique applies to all types of headsails-genoas as well as working jibs.

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Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...

Offshore Log: A Major Overhaul For A Faithful Perkins

Of all the work done on Calypso during its six-month hiatus in New Zealand, none was more important—and expensive—than rebuilding the diesel engine.

Offshore Log: A Major Overhaul For A Faithful Perkins

Of all the work done on Calypso during its six-month hiatus in New Zealand, none was more important—and expensive—than rebuilding the diesel engine.

Bomar Top Choice in Serious Offshore Hatches

As is widely known in this era when so many of us are buying and upgrading older boats, there's not much gear on a sailboat...

Live On A Cheap and Small Sailboat! The Newport 27

Living on a sailboat might be all the rage amidst high cost of living but, what about the high cost of sailboats? This week...

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PY26 Used Boat Review

This C. Raymond Hunt design from the 1970’s has standing room and ample beam, making her a roomy family coastal cruiser. Our criticisms are few, the most serious of which is the iron keel.