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  Anchor Windlass Repair and Troubleshooting

  An anchor windlass is used for more than just raising the anchor. With a little forethought the windlass can also be used to kedge off, deploy a second ...

  On April 14, 2016 / By Administrator
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  The Pros and Cons of Saildrives

  Saildrive systems are commonplace on modern sailboats, taking the place of standard shaft-and-strut running gear. If you’re evaluating a boat propelled by a saildrive auxiliary, get familiar with ...

  On March 31, 2016 / By Administrator
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  New Prediction Tool Gives 2-3 Minute Warning of Rogue Waves

  This may not be available for the average cruising boat for a while but it is always nice to know about technology that is in the pipeline.[spacer height=”5px”] ...

  On March 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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  5 Tips for Keeping your Instruments in Calibration

  Even if you are not racing you will want to you will want to know that your instrument readings are accurate. We are quick to believe the readouts ...

  On March 3, 2016 / By Administrator
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  How to Send Photos on Your Satellite Phone

  Ever wonder how to send photos over your satellite phone without breaking the bank? Satellite phone speeds typically vary between 2.4kbps (Iridium and Inmarsat) to 9.6 kbps (Globalstar). ...

  On February 10, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Tips for Drilling Stainless Steel

  Now and again, if you do at least some of the maintenance work your boat requires, you’re going to come up against a seemingly difficult or even impossible ...

  On February 4, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Google Earth Navigation

  Cruising in remote tropical regions can be challenging, especially where there are no charts suitable for pilotage. Often the charts that do exist are old and inaccurate. To ...

  On January 14, 2016 / By Administrator
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  Jackline Tips

  Practical Sailor published an article a few months ago that summarized important considerations of jacklines made of different materials and evaluation of deck hardware they are attached to.   Material ...

  On December 17, 2015 / By Administrator
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  DIY Solent Stay or Inner Forestay

  A Solent stay is a stay that sets between the mast and the forestay. It connects to the mast at a point that is only slightly below the ...

  On November 19, 2015 / By Administrator
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  Stop That Leak!

  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 Administrator