CRUISING SHOT OF THE WEEK

 

Mount Pelee, a volcano on the northern end of Martinique from the deck of Nancy Magnine’s boat. Photo by Nancy Magnine.

 

 

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SURVEY QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Before reading on, please complete this week’s survey.

 

Do plan to replace the refrigeration/freezer system in the galley in the next three years?

 

Many thanks to all who replied to our survey on updating and replacing the standing rigging on your cruising boats.  68% of those who answered have replaced standing rigging.  44% of coastal cruisers think 15 years is about the time to replace the rigging while 33% say 20 years of more.  30% of offshore sailors and voyagers say 20,000 miles is the point when rigging should be replaced, while 48% say you can last til you have sailed 30,000 or more. 

 

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