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We are now all familiar with the primary advantages (life expectancy, weight, usable capacity etc.) of lithium iron phosphate (LiFePo4) batteries. What is absent,...
Five Best Specialty Tools
In fact our list is much, much longer than this, so we picked five specialty tools that we thought would help most sailors for...
Adding a Dive Compressor to Your Boat
Cruising gives you the freedom to go to both popular places and remote, out-of-the-way locations. If you have scuba equipment on your boat, the...
Charter Boat Ownership Programs Explained: A Simple Financial Overview
The dream of owning a yacht appeals to many sailing enthusiasts, but the financial realities can make this dream seem out of reach or...
Vakaros Atlas 2 Sailing Instrument: Profile
The Vakaros Atlas 2 sailing instrument is making waves in the sailing community. It bridges the gap between high-performance racing technology and practical cruising...
Bluewater Planning: The Right Crew
Each crewmember doesn't have to be an RYA Yacht-master or 6-Pack captain—I have sailed across an ocean with a complete novice. My wife was...
Which Chartplotter is Best for You?
Although there are only a limited number of mainstream chartplotter manufacturers in the North American market, the model lines within each company are dazzling,...
How to Sell Old Sailing Equipment
There’s nothing more satisfying than installing a great new piece of equipment on your sailboat, unless it’s completing that upgrade and then selling the...
Mobile Hotspot Devices
Today, there are many ways to stay connected from almost anywhere in the world, even in the middle of our vast oceans, thanks to...
Bluewater Planning: Proper Preparation
Being out in the ocean means you are going to have to deal with whatever the weather sends your way. It also means you...
Lagoon 55 – The Perfect Charter Boat for Your Caribbean Vacation
Looking for the ultimate sailing vacation in the Caribbean? Step aboard the Lagoon 55, a modern catamaran that combines luxury, comfort, and performance—making it...
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Irwin Citation 34 Used Boat Review
The Irwin 34 is in many respects a typical Irwin boat. It was originally called the "Citation 34," which was meant to indicate that it was more of a plush cruiser than the race-oriented Irwins at the time, but more of a racer than the larger cruisers. According to the company, 305 Irwin 34s were built in the production run, from 1978 to 1985, a moderate but successful model for the era. Near the end of its production, the boat was advertised as the Irwin 34 rather than the Citation 34. There were no major changes in the boat from beginning to end, just the details and equipment that are typical of any long production run.