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Westerly Owners AssociationFollowing publication of the September 1999 Used Boat Survey of the Westerly Centaur 26, we received correspondence from Joe Douglas, editor of...
New Glass, Poli-Glow and Vertglas Gelcoat ‘Restorers’ Last Longest
When small computers started to become popular, experts spoke knowingly of the “paperless office.” When the year 2000 rolled around, pundits said that the...
Upgrading the PS Test Boat
It seems our entire boating lives have been spent fixing up junkers. Well, not exactly hurricane boats, but older fiberglass boats that needed a...
Special Maintenance Section:Newcomers Bristol and Woolsey Are Promising Teak Treatments
Teak has for years been the wood of choice for marine use, although the trend towards the elimination of exterior teak appears to be...
Special Maintenance Section:Pettit Trinidad SR Leads a Large Group of Bottom Paints
Fouling is simply the growth of water-dwelling critters on your boat’s bottom, resulting in higher skin friction and a decrease in a boat’s speed...
Special Maintenance Section:Newcomers Bristol and Woolsey Are Promising Teak Treatments
Teak has for years been the wood of choice for marine use, although the trend towards the elimination of exterior teak appears to be...
Special Maintenance Section:Pettit Trinidad SR Leads a Large Group of Bottom Paints
Fouling is simply the growth of water-dwelling critters on your boat’s bottom, resulting in higher skin friction and a decrease in a boat’s speed...
LED Flashlights: Tektite Expedition Best Value
Most of us have had the annoying experience of the bulb failing in our flashlight, usually at a less than opportune moment. Even when...
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Storms and SeagullsBrian Pollard wrote, Reference your excellent article Rogues Waves Do The Damage (January 1, 2000), your readers should know of the book...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor
What is the best trailerable sailboat? One big feature is the mast stepping system. Today we look at trailer sailors like the Catalina 275,...
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Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review
Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under...