Making Ice Last
Does block or bottled ice last longer than cube ice? What about dry ice? Will wrapping a blanket around the ice chest really help?...
Non-Skid Tapes for Boats
Slips and falls will probably always be the greatest hazard on a sailboat, whether the result is a trip over the side, a knee...
Air Conditioning for Sailboats
One of the great joys of sailing is the state of near nakedness (literal and figurative) to the wind, air, and sea-and the wisdom...
Dirt-cheap Winter Insulation for Liveaboards
Insulation is a greater energy-saving expedient; if our heater or air conditioner is undersized, fixing drafts, shading or insulating windows, and insulating non-cored laminate...
Test Compares Insulation Below Waterline
The following is the test protocol for our report on cost-effective insulation for boats.
First, we set up an R-value test rig, exposing sample materials...
How to Measure Boat Humidity: Psychrometric Charts Do It Right
Insulation is a greater energy-saving expedient; if our heater or air conditioner is undersized, fixing drafts, shading or insulating windows, and insulating non-cored laminate...
Simple Steps Will Keep Salt Out of the System
Depending on the collection area and the sailing, salt can be a primary problem. Spray falls and dries, layer after layer, until the decks...
Winterizing Wisdom from the Chemistry Lab
Each winter sailors must tackle the project of winterizing their potable water system. Our preferred method is to dry the system completely (see PS...
Heating Equipment Support Warms Our Heart
Hurricane Heaters from ITRThree and a half years ago I had a Hurricane hydronic heater installed on our 1969 Grand Banks 32, Athena. Compared...
Folding Cart Does Yeomans Duty
In our previous review of dock carts, folding file carts were a standout. Marina carts are a hike to retrieve and return, where as...
Abandon Ship! Coast Guard Rescue Beneteau 523 in the Atlantic
What would cause the captain and crew to abandon ship in the Atlantic ocean? There was no sailboat disaster here, but a coast guard...
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J/109 Used Boat Review
The J/109 is a 35-ft. boat that races well and has some comforts for short term cruising. It is a true racer/cruiser. The first...