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Sailboat Parts, a creative retailer based in Grasonville, MD, turned the Transom of an old Lighting into bench seat. (Photo/ Sailboat Parts)

Give Old Boat Parts New Life as Holiday Gifts

December 8, 2025

The author sailing in Millar Channel. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Trapped by Wind and Rocks: A Reefing Gone Wrong Off Vancouver Island

The Art of Maintaining Teak Trim on a Sailboat

Stripping wire and crimping the lugs on for the lithium conversion. (Photo/ Nicholas Koiter)

Power Up: Installing Your Budget Lithium System—and Keeping It Safe

Carey checking out the collision damage. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Collision at Anchor

May 2018 Full Issue PDF

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Moorings in Storms
Thimble Inquiry
DIY Sail Telltales
Filling Screw Holes
Freshwater Antifouling

April 2018 Full Issue PDF

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Safety Tether Caution
Bottom Paint Care
Cleaning Your Hull
Solar Panel Polish Fail
Low-friction Rings
Pumpout Magic

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Pawl Lube for Pennies
Tether Snap Hooks
Sticky Luff Track Cures
Solar Panel Sense
Seacock Spring Ritual

February 2018 Full Issue PDF

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Safety Trends
Undoing the Twist
B&G Zeus3 Test
Folding vs. Feathering
Removing Sail Stains
Antifouling for Plastic

January 2018 Full Issue PDF

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Caulk Update
Wind Sensors
Penny-wise Insulation
Gelcoat Crack Coat
Bilge Pump Wisdom
Tips on Storing Flares

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