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Safe Options for Stowing LPG on Deck

Boathandling
Disposable propane cylinders are darn handy, powering stern-rail grills, propane torches and catalytic cabin heaters. I’ve also had the valves fail twice, the result of saltwater corrosion, age or just cheap...

Pearson Alberg 35 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
The year 1961 may not seem so long ago to those of us over a certain age, but believe it or not, it was pretty close to the dawn of big-time...

Five Best Cheap Clothing Options for Cold-Weather Sailing

Personal Gear & Apparel
Some of us go sailing in the rain in warm weather. Some go sailing in the winter. But day sailors—and that’s most of the mileage for most of us—would never choose...

How to Scuba from Your Boat

Personal Gear & Apparel
With all of the logistics, specialized knowledge and costs involved, you may be asking yourself “Why would I want to go diving?”  This is a good question; after all, you have...

Caribbean Bareboat Chartering Basics: Top Pre-Departure Tips

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Assuming you’ve read my previous articles on this subject, you’ve now decided where you want to go and what type and size of boat to charter. The next step is to...

Special Report: How to Prevent AIS and VHF Antenna Malfunction

Marine Electronics
Allowing sailors to track nearby shipping traffic and to continuously broadcast their own boats position, the automatic identification system (AIS) transceivers available today have been a breakthrough for collision avoidance, communication...

Wooden Boat Revival: Can Boatbuilding Be Regenerative?

Boat Maintenance
The dawn of the fiberglass era transformed the boatbuilding industry, making sailing more accessible and affordable. With fiberglass’s strength, low maintenance and adaptability, boat ownership soared as boats were mass-produced and...

Top 6 Tips for Pacific Rally Cruising

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Whether you’re a seasoned cruiser or a newcomer eager to chart your course across the Pacific, you need to introduce yourself to Viki Moore. From New Zealand, she’s a qualified RYA...

How to Make Dodger Cover Canvas Pattern

Boat Maintenance
For those of us with dodgers, we know how truly practical they can be. They protect the crew from wind and water splashes and make the overall sailing experience so much...

Catalina 42 Mk I and Mk II

Sailboat Reviews
Under the guidance of Frank Butler, who founded the company in 1969, Catalina Yachts’ philosophy is to offer “as much boat for the money as possible.” The boats are relatively well...

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Pearson Alberg 35 Used Boat Review

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