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Watertight Connector Test

Electrical
If only there was a good standardized 12-volt electrical connector. I’ve never had a boat without multiple connector failures, and most of them involved proprietary designs that were either platinum-priced or...

Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under the direction of his granddaughter Annette Roux,...

Where Credit Is Due: Citimarine Air Conditioner Customer Service

Cabin Comfort
I first became aware of Citimarine when the old 16,000 BTU Dometic air conditioner on my 1998 Catalina 380 failed during the pandemic. Air conditioning here in south Florida is necessity,...

Mud Anchoring Wisdom

Anchoring Mooring
For as long as I can remember, and probably for generations, it has been Chesapeake Bay lore that the longer an anchor soaks the better it will hold. Often an older...

Electric Outboard Charging Tips

Electrical
Somewhere around the third carburetor rebuild for our 3.3 hp four stroke dinghy outboard, I decided enough is enough. Four stroke outboards are supposed to be cleaner and quieter than two...

Dyneema Abrasion Test

Running Rigging
Photos by Drew Frye As outlined in "Fiber Lifeline Protection Plan," high modulus polyethylene (HMPE) fiber rope has revolutionized sailboat rigging during the past decade, however sailors aren't the only ones benefitting...

How To Prepare Your Boat for a Survey

Boat Maintenance
You’ve decided to proceed with a pre-purchase survey for your potential sailboat and are working with the seller to get their lowest price. A pre-purchase survey is recommended to make sure...

Islander Bahama 30 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
More than a few years ago my wife Carey and I were looking to move up from our O’Day 25 to something a little larger, “two-foot-itis fever” had set in. With...

House Battery Bank Replacement: What to Consider

Electrical
Replacing a battery bank on a cruising sailboat  requires a myriad of choices—driven by one overriding goal. What are you hoping to power with your new capability? And what's the best...

Anti-Seize Coatings for Spars

Boat Maintenance
If you've ever been humbled by a single impossibly stuck fastener, or plan on adding hardware to your spar, running gear, or deck, this report on anti-seize protectants is right up...

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Morgan Out Island 36 Used Boat Review

Most are familiar with Charles Morgan and his Out Island 41, primarily made to cruise and charter in the Bahamas, but not many are...
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