What About Bottom Paint for Inflatable Boats?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to applying antifouling paint to an inflatable-bottom dinghy (as opposed to a RIB, which has...
Mailport: August 2011
However, the British Yachting Association, and some well-respected sailors from both sides of the Atlantic, do suggest a complete wrap before making figure-8s, a...
Where Credit is Due: August 2011
When the hands and mechanism on my Weems & Plath clock/tide clock malfunctioned, I sent the unit to the company (www.weems-plath.com) for repair. While...
Mailport: June 2011
I use a product called Biogreen Clean (www.biogreenclean.com) on my boat and at home. It’s $90 a gallon and is a concentrate. It...
Install a Water Saver: A Galley Foot Pump
Im very lackadaisical at home about water consumption, as Im sure most people are. Ive gotten into the habit of letting the water run...
Old Salt’s Anti-chafe Solution
Whether laced on for short-term use or stitched more permanently in place, the leather rode smoothly in chocks and prevented the hard edge of...
Old Salts Anti-chafe Solution
Whether laced on for short-term use or stitched more permanently in place, the leather rode smoothly in chocks and prevented the hard edge of...
Mailport: July 2011
See the photo above: This is what happens when three or four owners get into a boat’s electrical system! How would anyone troubleshoot this...
Where Credit is Due: July 2011
In regard to the article in the April 2011 issue on a shower solution from Whale Pumps (www.whalepumps.com): I have been looking for a...
What’s the Best Way to Clean Marine Rope?
Every spring, there are numerous threads on the sailing forums discussing the best ways to clean ropes, mostly about dock lines. Brutal methods are...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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