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Stainless Fasteners Seized in AluminumEvery summer on my boat in the Mediterranean I come across the problem of trying to remove a stainless steel...
Garhauer is the Best Buy in Snatch Blocks
An evaluation of blocks from 11 makers finds favor in the rotating-cheek models from Garhauer, Antal and Barton.
Mailport
Stripped Hose ClampsRe: The Case of the Stripped Hose Clamp in the September 1999 issue:First, torque is not the issue. Clamping force is the...
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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...
10 Things You Should Never Bring on a Sailboat
What should you never bring on a sailboat? In this Practical Sailor top 10 countdown, we’re looking at the forbidden items that don’t belong...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Beneteau 38.1 Boat Review
The Beneteau 38.1, considered by many sailors to be an optimal size for a coastal cruising couple with occasional guests, has been in production...
