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A Cure for Hose Clamps
The problem with hose clamps is that you need the right ones (all stainless, including the screws), they aren’t cheap (about $2 for the...
Finally, an LED Light with Some Warmth
Ordinary LED lights aren’t the miracle light some developers had promised. Yes, they’re amp misers, and well-made bulbs (actually clusters of LEDs) should last...
Spinning Wheel
Several years ago, I was on a bouncy delivery run from Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, to Trinidad when the wheel spun loose in my...
Chandlery: 04/06
----------Nuts over Splicing?Small-boat owners who’d rather not eye-splice or tie a bowline in braided line now have another option: the Splicing Nut from InoDesign....
The Insurance Gamble
When you wade into the quagmire, it’s easy to get stuck.
Eye of the Storm
In two months, the Atlantic hurricane season starts again. Miami is still recovering after a “minor” storm named Wilma blew through. Charley-towns, rows of...
Bottoms Up
A funny thing happened down at the Shannon factory in Bristol, R.I., last year. An elderly gentleman showed up at the front door, introduced...
2 Wheels To go
Helios rides best, Port Runner is priced right
The Muddy Truth
This months issue reminds me that even as boats and gear continue to evolve at a lightning pace, there are some things that technology...
Why This $1M+ Sailboat Might Be The Best Bluewater Cruiser in...
The Bluewater 56 is one of the most misunderstood offshore cruisers in the sailing world — and today we’re diving deep into what makes...
Latest Sailboat Review
The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up
Are you in the market for a 35 to 40 foot sailboat under $100,000? Are you considering a Catalina 380? Have you seen a...