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...
Life Raft Stowage: The Overlooked Necessity
Sometimes, it seems that safety is a dirty word in the boat- building industry. A favorite marketing catchword is "bluewater cruiser." We assume this...
Wooden Anchor Chocks
Now you're ready to chisel out the !recesses. If you're an experienced 'wood butcher, you'll have your own procedures. If not, here are some...
West Marine Updates Recalled Tether
All of the recalled tethers have been removed from retail outlets, according to West Marine Assistant Vice President of Merchandising Kevin Osborn. Customers who...
Design For: Building Your Own Handrails
One of the most used and easily made items of safety gear on boats is the handrail. Rare is the boat which shouldn't have...
How To Help Your Boat Survive A Major Storm
Hurricane Gloria was a most impolite lady. She barreled up the Atlantic coast, scaring the heck out of people from Florida to Massachusetts. Despite...
A Close Look at 2 New MOB Alarms
ConclusionWhile technology is no substitute for a seaman-like approach to keeping crew on board, an MOB alarm system provides an extra level of safety,...
More New MOB Alarms
Another item worth watching is the 5.4-ounce V100 from Mobilarm. Also equipped with a GPS receiver, the V100 automatically activates when wet. It can...
How an MOB Beacon is Worn Can Impact its Performance
Any device designed as a man overboard alarm must have a bulletproof means of attaching the device to a person’s body or apparel. When...
Aqua Signal Recalls Series 40 Bi-color Nav Lights
Aqua Signal Corp. (www.aquasignal.info) recently recalled a small number of its popular Series 40 bi-color navigation lights. The recalled lights, manufactured between November 2010...
Can A Lithium Battery Fry Your Alternator?
Are you interested in putting lithium batteries in your sailboat? Understanding how lithium batteries work and charge is important because lithium can damage your...
Latest Sailboat Review
The PDQ 32 Cruising Cat Used Boat Review
PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, launched the Alan Slater-designed PDQ 32 catamaran in 1994 and built 53 of the boats in the following...