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A V-Guide in use on stainless pulpit railing. V-Guides keep your drill bit from walking off either side of the curved surface. They are a helpful tool in this scenario since stainless requires steady, slow, lubricated pressure to drill properly.
DIY Projects

Mastering Precision Drilling: How to Use Drill Guides

Using only what they had available onboard, the cruisers rebuilt a broken clue on their genoa which lasted for thousands of miles of sailing.
DIY Projects

Getting a Clue for the Blown-Out Clew

1. Winch handle camera mount. It can’t fall of, is quick to place or remove in any conditions, and you can rotate it to change angles. (Photo/ Drew Frye)
Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

How to Mount Your Camera on Deck: Record Your Adventures with...

The engine mounts on my Perkins M20 diesel needed to be changed. Luckily, they are accessible so I was able to change them myself with a few basic tools and new parts. If your engine is less accessible, you'll need to ask a professional to change the mounts. (Photo/ Marc Robic)
Boat Maintenance

How to Change Your Engine Mounts

With a few inexpensive materials and a bit of patience, you can redo the vinyl lettering on your boat yourself. (Photo/ Marc Robic)
DIY Projects

Vinyl Boat Lettering DIY Application and Repair

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AMAZING MACHINES! How They Make Sailboat Sails video from Practical Sailor
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AMAZING MACHINES! How They Make Sailboat Sails

Do you need new sails for your sailboat? Ever wondered how they make sails? From Dacron to laminates, we visited Evolution Sails in Deltaville...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor video from Practical Sailor

The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor

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Which Batteries Would I Buy TODAY for my SAILBOAT?

Jeanneau Yachts 65 Full Tour and Review video from Practical Sailor

Jeanneau Yachts 65 Full Tour and Review

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Sailboat Reviews

Beneteau 46 Used Boat Review

No one builds more sailboats than Groupe Beneteau. Grown from a yard that turned out fishing boats and yachts over 100 years ago on...
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