West Coast Insurance
Insurance: There’s nothing fun about it. But for most boat owners, a conventional boat insurance policy is the most sensible way to safeguard their...
A Cure for Hose Clamps
The problem with hose clamps is that you need the right ones (all stainless, including the screws), they aren’t cheap (about $2 for the...
Finally, an LED Light with Some Warmth
Ordinary LED lights aren’t the miracle light some developers had promised. Yes, they’re amp misers, and well-made bulbs (actually clusters of LEDs) should last...
Spinning Wheel
Several years ago, I was on a bouncy delivery run from Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela, to Trinidad when the wheel spun loose in my...
Chandlery: 04/06
----------Nuts over Splicing?Small-boat owners who’d rather not eye-splice or tie a bowline in braided line now have another option: the Splicing Nut from InoDesign....
The Insurance Gamble
For some sailors, an all-chain rode and an oversized anchor may be considered the best insurance, but for most boat owners, purchasing a conventional...
Eye of the Storm
In two months, the Atlantic hurricane season starts again. Miami is still recovering after a “minor” storm named Wilma blew through. Charley-towns, rows of...
Bottoms Up
A funny thing happened down at the Shannon factory in Bristol, R.I., last year. An elderly gentleman showed up at the front door, introduced...
2 Wheels To go
The folding mechanism consists of hinge that splits the single main frame tube that is secured with a single quick-release, which has a locking...
The Muddy Truth
This months issue reminds me that even as boats and gear continue to evolve at a lightning pace, there are some things that technology...
Abandon Ship! Coast Guard Rescue Beneteau 523 in the Atlantic
What would cause the captain and crew to abandon ship in the Atlantic ocean? There was no sailboat disaster here, but a coast guard...
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J/109 Used Boat Review
The J/109 is a 35-ft. boat that races well and has some comforts for short term cruising. It is a true racer/cruiser. The first...