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Lightning Protection: The Truth About Dissipators

All sailors—except those who sail exclusively in the most northern but still liquid reaches of the Arctic Ocean, or most southern parts of the Antarctic Ocean—are well aware ...
On June 20, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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How to Make Mast Steps for Under $100

Here is a simple way to make mast steps for your sailboat. The cost for all supplies is less than $100. If you are considering mast steps for ...
On June 1, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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USB Power Solutions Are Simple to Add to Your Boat

USB devices are as prevalent on the boat as at home – guests bring devices that require it, I have a ton that need it, and not just ...
On May 22, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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Calculating the True Wind and Why it Matters

Here’s a great article by David Burch from Starpath Navigation on how to calculate the true wind and why it matters to sailors… There are several ways to ...
On May 9, 2017 / By Andrew Cross
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Too Many Layers of Bottom Paint?

So, a couple of years back, you acquired a good old boat at a pretty good price—thanks to the market—but now you’re wondering how many coats of bottom ...
On April 27, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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KISS Goodbye to Power Drain

While talking with people when cruising I have noticed one thing that has the ability to cause the biggest headaches for a lot of people: electricity. How to ...
On April 12, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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Ham Versus SSB for the Sailor

Both the marine radio and ham radio services use the same type of modulation, called single sideband. So when a fellow sailor says they have a “single sideband” ...
On April 6, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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DIY Cell Phone Bilge Alarm

A cell phone bilge alarm is a great safety feature to have on board, but how can you create one affordably? In this tutorial, you will learn how ...
On March 30, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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Installing Davits

From modest coast hopping to offshore passage making, we all need to get ashore when anchored in that secluded bay, hidden estuary, or busy harbor, so having a ...
On March 23, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman
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How to Choose Line for Cruising Sailboats

Kyle from APS shows you the choices for halyards, sheets and control lines, for cruising inshore, coastal and offshore boats to make it easier for you to find ...
On February 23, 2017 / By Tatja Hopman

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