A Winch Handle Solution
As I have gotten older, I have found that I am having more difficulty cranking my genoa winches to...
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Evolving into E-Power
Sailing with a diesel auxiliary, as well as engineless, led one couple to make a third choice:...
Read MoreA Winter’s Row
The fluffy snow that fell a few days ago has gone slushy. The wet cold soaks my gloves and stings...
Read MoreHow to set a stern hook on a sailboat
How to set a stern hook for a better night’s sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep at anchor is...
Read MoreDodger Repair with “Git”-Rot
A sailing buddy asked for my help solving a problem on the hard dodger aboard his Taswell 45. Over...
Read MoreFarewell Lifeline Netting, You Were a Win-Win
There comes a time on a sailboat when something you’ve installed meets the end of its useful life....
Read MoreToe-tally Worth It – Toe Rail Replacement
Replacing leaky toerails with beautiful bulwarks was an intensive but rewarding job. Despite her...
Read MoreBook Review: A Memoir by Bruce Kirby, Designed by Mark Smith
The late Bruce Kirby was one of the most influential yacht designers of the 20th century. Though...
Read MoreBoat Bucks
Out with the old, in with a new boating currency It is usually frowned upon in polite company to speak openly and specifically about personal financial matters. Instead, we use vague generalities about salary, investments, and...
Read MoreQuest for Quiet
Every sailor knows to investigate when they hear noises out of the ordinary, whether mechanical...
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