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Vancouver 27 Used Boat Review

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I was single handed on our Islander Bahama 30 on a spectacular fall afternoon, white caps dancing on the blue waters of Plumper Sound in the Canadian Gulf Islands, slowly gaining...

Thinking Small for Big Ocean Crossings: Choosing a Small Offshore Cruiser

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Today, the average cruising boat is probably in the 40- to 45-foot range. To my mind, that is too big for a couple to handle in all conditions. True, electric winches...

Simple Lithium for Outboard-Powered Tenders, Daysailers, and Sport Boats

Belowdecks & Amenities
Lithium is cool. Your cell phone uses it. Cameras, laptops, flashlights … everything. But “cool” is not a reason. Fire is not a big problem with properly installed lithium iron phosphate....

Glues and Resins: Can Boatbuilding Be Regenerative?

Boat Maintenance
The use of glues and resins is indispensable in modern wooden and plywood boat construction. Ahead of self-building a 41-ft. Wharram Designs Narai Mk IV wooden catamaran, my husband Remy and...

How Much Does it Cost to Have a Boat in Chicago?

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Sailing is a weather dependent sport. When I learned to sail, I would head out on Lake Michigan in heavy wind, light wind, rough seas and calm seas—the best conditions always...

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...

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MacGregor 26M Used Boat Review

MacGregor 26 has been a staple in the trailerable sailboat market for decades, and company literature claimed more than 7,000 of the original model...
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