Marine Toilets – Tip #2
Head OdorsOne of the chief causes of head odor is poor maintenance or design of the onboard sanitation system.The hose and hose connections are...
Marine Toilets – Tip #3
Vacuum-Flush ToiletsSwitching to a vacuum flush system requires some changes in habit. With some systems, it is important to turn off the power to...
Marine Toilets – Tip #4
Composting Marine HeadsComposting heads offer several big advantages for sailors: They require no through-hull fittings, no plumbing, and no separate holding tank.They have few...
Medical Kits – Tip #1
Onboard Medical KitsWhen you consider that we sailors select critical gear like ground tackle based on a set of criteria-the boats length, displacement, windage,...
Medical Kits – Tip #2
Onboard Medical KitsCrew on boats venturing farther from shore or sailing in more remote areas have a greater risk of injury and illness.Waters farther...
Medical Kits – Tip #3
Onboard Medical KitsFor ocean voyages, consider the following - Even with modern technology, ships can only steam so fast, and the maximum range for...
Battery Voltage – Tip #1
Monitoring Battery VoltageIf you are among the many sailors who will be headed south for the first time this season you may suddenly find...
Binoculars – Tip #1
Choosing and Using BinocularsBuy the best binoculars you can afford, perhaps having a cheaper second pair for general crew use. Strong, waterproof binoculars with...
Is Your Boat Worth Upgrading – Tip #1
Is Your Boat Worth Upgrading?This is the $64,000 question, and it is seldom easily answered. Some pundit long ago said that owning a boat...
Boom Preventer – Tip #1
Boom PreventerWhen sailing downwind there is always the danger of an accidental jibe. One way to prevent this occurring is to rig a boom...
Catalina 356 Cruising Sailboat with BIG Features!
Thirty-six-foot Sailboats didn’t always have aft cabins, island beds, in-mast furling, electric windlasses and winches. The all-new Catalina 356 is a couple’s cruising boat...
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