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      Catalina 42 Mk I and Mk II

      Beneteau First 42s7 Used Boat Review

      If you're looking for a roomy coastal cruiser and tend on the taller side, the Pearson 303's offers a solid build and 6-ft. 3-in. headroom. Photo courtesy of Sailboatlistings.com.

      Pearson 303 Used Boat Review

      With 6-ft. headspace in the cabin, this family cruiser is well-suited for lakes and coastal adventures. (Photo courtesy of PopSells.com)

      Grampian 26 Used Boat Review

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      Vesper Marine WatchMate 850 is an class "B" AIS transponder system that lets boats know your location and, at the same time, lets you know which boats are around you. Photo courtesy of Vesper Marine.

      Vesper Marine WatchMate 850 and Icom M91D: Where Credit is Due

      How to Create a Bullet-Proof VHF/SSB Backup

      AquaMaps with Bob’s blue tracks and my green tracks at the start of the ICW with bridge arrival times. (Image/ Alex Jasper)

      Tips From A First “Sail” on the ICW

      Make sure someone is always keeping a lookout on the horizon while the tillerpilot is engaged. If there are a few crew onboard, it helps to rotate who is on watch so everyone else can relax.

      Tillerpilot Tips and Safety Cautions

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      The author's Catalina 270, Aquaholic, on slings. You can easily see where the slings are properly set. Even the crane seems happy! (Photo/ Marc Robic)

      Haul Out Tips to Avoid Confusion and Delays

      Checking Rope Strength

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      Are Wrinkles Killing Your Sail Shape?

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      Beneteau First 44. A modern wide stern boat with a deep narrow fin and bulb plus twin rudders. Note the very shallow hulls as well. This design epitomizes the modern fast "cruiser" and draws heavily from racing designs. (Photo courtesy of Boats.com)

      Keel and Rudder Design Basics

      Parallel hybrid setup. Image courtesy of Ortomarine.

      Diesel-Electric Hybrids Vs. Electric: Sailing’s Auxiliary Power Future

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      This Feinspiel Vendia boat is made from their proprietary Nordic pine plywood planks. The planks are made from sliced veneer so it looks like solid wood, but is actually ply. (Photo courtesy of Vendia)

      Wooden Boat Revival: Can Boatbuilding Be Regenerative?

      This completed cardboard dodger cover pattern has all of the marking elements indicating where different snaps and straps need to be sewed on. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

      How to Make Dodger Cover Canvas Pattern

      If you're looking to tie up and explore New York City on foot, there are various small marinas and moorings. However, there are more options across the river in New Jersey where you can dock and take a short ferry to NYC. (Photo/ Kim Saylor)

      How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Boat on the…

      1978 Islander Bahama 30 that we’ve owned for just over 20 years. We keep her in good condition and therefore she is relatively easy for us to insure. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

      Insurance For Older Sailboats

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      Affordable products that you can find beyond the chandlery help make boat life more comfortable. Velcro strips, Bounce dryer sheets, LED pool lights and anti-skid material are all small fixes that have a big impact. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

      Product Hacks: Velcro, Bounce, Anti-Skid Mats and Pool Lights

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      You don't need to keep a full-size SCUBA tank onboard for underwater emergencies. Mini SCUBA tanks like this Spare Air don't take up much storage space, and offer sailors the ability to dive on an anchor or work on the prop longer than you'd be able to with snorkel alone.

      Compact Scuba Kits for Sailors

      Cold Weather Clothes to Extend the Sailing Season

      The Gill Pro Long Finger ($50) is Practical Sailor's top pick for sailing gloves.

      Five Best Gloves: Sailing and DIYing in All Weather

      Sailing Gear for Kids

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      Ellen and Birger live full-time on their Fontaine Pajot Lavezzi and are paid to clean up remote natural reserves in Norway. (Photo/ Birger Haftor Nilsen and Ellen Gjertsen)

      Full-Time Ocean Trash Cleanup in the Arctic Circle

      New Zealand Emirates race in the Louis Vuitton Preliminary Regatta on 25 August 2024. (Photo/ Ian Roman/ America's Cup)

      Boats That Fly? How High Tech Rocked the America’s Cup

      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

      On Watch: This 60-Year-Old Hinckley Pilot 35 is Also a Working…

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