A nice summary of caulks and sealants from Practical Sailor.[spacer height=”5px”] Modern chemistry has presented us with new choices of sealants for everything, including the kitchen sink. The trick ...
On October 29, 2015 / By AdministratorIt’s one of those metals that has an indelible aura about it, while its presence is intricately and indelibly woven throughout our lives, both ashore and afloat. However, ...
On October 15, 2015 / By AdministratorYanmar GM engines are common and reliable, but one weakness on the raw- water-cooled version is the exhaust elbow, where seawater is forced into the elbow at the ...
On October 7, 2015 / By AdministratorPractical Sailor discusses the effectiveness of additives. While the ethanol problem has brought a mountain of headaches to boaters, it has ignited a booming trade in fuel additives. Back ...
On September 24, 2015 / By AdministratorI do not know about you but I like hot showers. I like hot water to wash up with and sometimes, to save gas, I will fill the kettle ...
On September 17, 2015 / By AdministratorThe British magazine Yachting World put a sea anchor and drogue through trials in the English Channel. Note that prices are quoted in pounds and the products tested are available ...
On September 10, 2015 / By AdministratorYachting Monthly shows us what happens when thru-hull fittings fail. Whether it’s a seacock or a log transducer that fails what can you use to stop the leak? ...
On August 27, 2015 / By AdministratorSonar Server takes NMEA depth data from your boat’s existing electronic and streams the data via its wifi server to mobile devices like iPhones, iPads and tablets that are ...
On August 13, 2015 / By AdministratorSo you think you know everything about boats? Here’s a challenge for any armchair boat mechanic, “boat techie,” or anyone with an interest in staying safe on the ...
On July 30, 2015 / By AdministratorThis article is from the British magazine Yachting World so prices quoted are in pounds. All of the products reviewed are available in the U.S. State-of-the-art solar power, ...
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