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Covering the boat is one of the last steps in the winterizing process which readies all of your boat systems for the coming temperature drop. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

Winterizing: Make It Easy With Checklists

Subscriber Only September 16, 2024

When summer turns into fall, most DIY boat owners start exchanging ideas on how each one proceeds with their winterizing process. This is definitely...

Replacing AGMs with Blue Nova lithium batteries. This was way above my pay grade! After trying to install twice with the help of "mates," I eventually found a brilliant young engineer in Cape Town. (Photo/ Brett Campbell)

Boat Improvements for the Technically Illiterate

Subscriber Only September 16, 2024

My wife Amanda often asks fellow cruisers the question: Would you prefer to sail with an experienced mechanic who knew little about sailing, or...

A 2006 Dufour 44. Image courtesy of Racing Yachts.

Dufour 44 Used Boat Review

Subscriber Only September 16, 2024

Aimed at avid racers or speed junkies making the transition to cruising, the Dufour 44 slides neatly into the niche between affordable boats with...

Moon River, a 1979 New Zealand designed and built Herreshoff Mobjack ketch. It was designed and built to Lloyd's standards and kept in survey until the early 2000s.

Herreshoff Mobjack: A Family’s Love Affair with a Traditional Ketch

Subscriber Only September 9, 2024

The sleek lines of Moon River sliced through the tranquil waters of Whangaroa Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. Our ketch glided effortlessly, her sails...

Blue Jacket 40 Used Boat Review

Subscriber Only September 9, 2024

When classical musicians start playing rock and roll, fans take note. When their first song's a hit, everyone listens to the lyrics. Bob Johnson,...

Old, decomposing fiberglass boats in Hennebont, next to Lorient, in the Morbihan region of Bretagne, France. (Photo/ Angie Richard)

What Do You Do With Old Fiberglass Boats?

Subscriber Only September 2, 2024

The first second-hand sailboat my husband and I considered as a potential “project boat” was listed for sale on an online classified website in...

We like going one size over what is often recommended for smaller boats. The advantages are a.Less stretch. Nylon can be too stretchy, but polyester not stretchy enough. One size over can be a Goldilocks answer. b.Better wear resistance. Because we like using short chain when hand-hauling, we cover the first 10 feet with a webbing chafe guard. This is very cut resistant, because unlike the rope inside, it is floating and not under tension. c. Better grip. ⅜-in. is pretty hard to grab with the wind is up. ½-in. fits our hands better. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Polyester vs. Nylon Rode

Subscriber Only September 2, 2024

In order to minimize the strain on our anchor, we expect the rode to absorb impact forces imposed by waves, yawing and gusts. These...

The R. Tucker Thompson is a tall ship based in the Bay of Islands, Aotearoa New Zealand. It operates as a not-for-profit, and takes Northland’s young people on 7-day voyages. (Photo courtesy of R. Tucker Thompson)

R. Tucker Thompson Tall Ship Youth Voyage

Subscriber Only September 2, 2024

“Ready of the fore!” a crew member called back. “Hall away the fore!” Captain Peter yelled in reply. We hoisted up the foresail, on board the...

Peter Mott has nine years of volunteer experience supporting bluewater sailors on their voyages via Passage Guardian. He holds New Zealand Boat Master and Coastal Skipper certifications

Safeguarding Sailors via Passage Guardian

Subscriber Only August 26, 2024

Peter Mott has been working with radio his entire life. But only upon retiring did he start to combine his love of sailing and...

The Ericson 41's solid build and stylish 1960s lines offer an offshore-ready cruiser with class. The slender cockpit means you can brace yourself with a foot on the the leeward side. Which, as it turns out, makes you look classy as well. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Ericson 41 Used Boat Review

Subscriber Only August 26, 2024

Sailing the Salish Sea on Canada’s west coast is the dream of many a sailor. With a lifetime of sailing dinghies and messing about...

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The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That...