Injecting Precision – Using Syringes on a Sailboat
Jeremy paused, “Six pulls, right?” I glanced back at the small print on the paint can, “Right. And...
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Sticking Point
The DIY deck paint job looked fantastic. Then the surveyor showed up. Toward the end of a 13-month...
Read MoreImpeller Install Hack
Installing a new impeller in a water pump can be a bit of a struggle, especially if you’re working...
Read MoreClean Prop for Christmas – Propspeed
We launched Christmas the first week of June 2019 and hauled her out late October 2019. This is...
Read MoreBreakproof Tillers
Epoxy, fiberglass, and a little cunning fix an old problem Tillers in some boats are known to...
Read MoreSuffering from sealant confusion?
Your job requires a sealant. You don’t have to be a chemist to choose the right one. In my...
Read MoreTanks a Lot: Part 2 – Rescue that rusting tank
Rescue that rusting tank Tucked away under the cabin sole floorboards, the average fuel tank...
Read MoreMildew Wars: a Fight You Can’t Win
You may not be able to win the war, but you can win occasional battles. Regardless of the odds,...
Read MoreFuel and Water Filters: Simple Insurance Policies
Picture a hot, windless Sunday afternoon as you power home on a glassy sea. Suddenly your engine...
Read MoreTanks A Lot – Epoxy Cure
The epoxy “cure” One of the most annoying problems that can occur on a sailboat is a...
Read MoreBuilding your own classic hatch
Building your own (leakproof!) classic hatch When Mary and I bought our 1965 Alberg 30 we knew...
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