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- Gear of the Year
- Non-destructive testing
- Testing Welds
- Fall Prevention
- Get Me Home Tool Kit
- Wrap That Handhold
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- Porta-potty Perfumes
- Anti-corrosion Bags
- Pinny-pinching Plan
- Ground Tackle Check
- Spar Rivets vs. Screws
- Anchor Shackle Sizing
August 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Lightweight Rode
- Non-skid Tapes
- Rescue Ropes
- Corsair F-24
- Keeping Ice
- Holding Tank Clog
July 2018 Full Issue PDF
- The Adjustable Strop
- Un-seize the Day
- Bulkhead Banging
- Pads and Braces
- Sailboat Sea Trail
- Cetol vs. Teak Sealer
June 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Ericson 34
- Air Conditioning
- Safety at Sea
- Make a Mini-dodger
- Simple Sail Repair
- Chain connectors
May 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Moorings in Storms
- Thimble Inquiry
- DIY Sail Telltales
- Filling Screw Holes
- Freshwater Antifouling
April 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Safety Tether Caution
- Bottom Paint Care
- Cleaning Your Hull
- Solar Panel Polish Fail
- Low-friction Rings
- Pumpout Magic
March 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Pawl Lube for Pennies
- Tether Snap Hooks
- Sticky Luff Track Cures
- Solar Panel Sense
- Seacock Spring Ritual
February 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Safety Trends
- Undoing the Twist
- B&G Zeus3 Test
- Folding vs. Feathering
- Removing Sail Stains
- Antifouling for Plastic
January 2018 Full Issue PDF
- Caulk Update
- Wind Sensors
- Penny-wise Insulation
- Gelcoat Crack Coat
- Bilge Pump Wisdom
- Tips on Storing Flares
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