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Catalina 320 Used Boat Review

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Catalina Yachts has carved a reputation in the production boat world by producing yachts that make owner feedback sound like a mantra. Typical comments are, "They provide real value for the...

Tartan 37 Used Boat Review

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The Tartan 37 is a moderately high performance, shoal-draft cruiser built between 1967 and 1988 by Tartan Marine, a company that helped usher in the fiberglass era under Charlie Britton in...

Are Wrinkles Killing Your Sail Shape?

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Polyester sails stretch. Sailmakers add resin to the cloth in order to stabilize the fibers. Sailmakers then cut the sail to arrange the load paths to align with the primary direction...

How Much Does it Cost to Own a Sailboat in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, Upper New-York and Vermont?

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You’ve been out a few times with friends on their sailboat and now, you’ve caught the sailing bug and, be well advised, there is no vaccine or cure for this addiction. Before...

A Radio Lifeline for Cruisers

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Speaking with Patricia Dallas and David Sapiane of Gulf Harbour Radio is a little like speaking to a great-aunt and uncle. Like someone who’s got your back and wants you to...

Anode Basics: Dos and Don’ts

Boat Maintenance
No matter what type of boat you have, if she’s kept in the water all season, maintaining your sacrificial anodes must be part of your regular to-do list. This seemingly innocent...

C&C 33 Mark II Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
When the C&C company shut down operations in 1986, it was big news in the North American boating community. Since the company's formation in 1969, it had been a stalwart of...

What’s The Best Bottom Paint?

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We consider two years to be the practical limit for antifouling paints, and we like to haul our boats every two years for other inspections anyway. But we had the panels...

Diesel-Electric Hybrids Vs. Electric: Sailing’s Auxiliary Power Future

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How do we reduce and even eliminate our sailboat's carbon dioxide emissions when using auxiliary propulsion and electrical HVAC systems? Just like with automobiles, how will the range anxiety issue be lessened...

Boat Hook and Fender Hacks

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Point me to any boat, anywhere, anytime and I can guarantee you I will find a few tricks or particular set-ups made by its owner and crew to make their tasks...

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2002 Catalina 320. Photo courtesy of Yacht World.
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Catalina 320 Used Boat Review

Catalina Yachts has carved a reputation in the production boat world by producing yachts that make owner feedback sound like a mantra. Typical comments...
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