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Neglect Your Rudder at Your Own Peril
By Andy Cross: Few things on a sailboat are as important as a rudder. Don’t check your rudder, post, seals and skeg (if you have one) often enough ...
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How to Stay Fit Afloat
Everyone knows that a balanced diet and regular exercise are the pillars of maintaining a healthy lifestyle but it can be difficult to put that knowledge into action, ...
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Emergency Flares: Which Type Are Best
We all must carry fares on board when we head out onto the water and there are several different types to choose from. Here’s an interesting discussion from ...
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The Year of the Refit
Boat work means lists, projects and knowing it will all be worth it. By Andy Cross. Switching my electric sander off, I watched dust settle around Yahtzee’s cabin. ...
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Top Ten Items to Have Onboard
Bill Biewenga identifies the items of gear and equipment that over the years he has come to rely on I’ve delivered countless cruising boats within and across virtually ...
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Safety Update: What’s In Your Ditch Bag?
Imagine that your worst nightmare has come true; a catastrophic equipment failure, irreparable damage due to a collision at sea or human error puts your vessel in peril. ...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Boat Plumbing…
We’ve all had plumbing issues with our boats whether it is a contaminated tank, a clogged pump, a broken fitting or even green stuff growing in the hoses. ...
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Is It Time To Move On from Zinc Anodes?
This excellent article on alternatives to toxic zinc anodes on our boat’s engines and shafts by Craig Ritchie appeared in Canadian Yachting magazine. “For years, we’ve all ...
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How Smart Phones and Tablets Work with GPS and Navigation Programs
Smartphones and tablets have changed everything, and not the least the way we navigate through our lives to get where we want to go. Google maps will route ...
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