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Upgrading the Tartan 27: The Small Cruiser as Durable Investment
InteriorOn the inside, the Tartan 27 is really two boats: the original doghouse deckhouse version, and the later raised sheer version. What the later...
Teak: A Little Effort Goes a Long Way
Probably nothing can make or break the appearance of a fiberglass boat more quickly than the appearance of the exterior teak trim. Contrary to...
Design For: A Dock Box
Whether by choice or force of circumstance, increasing numbers of us are sailing out of marina slips rather than off moorings. For anyone using...
Ventilation Can be Improved in Almost Any Boat
Fresh air and a dry berth are two “rare," commodities in the belowdecks caverns of most boats. On deck you may be surrounded by...
Preserving Leftover Paints and Varnishes
One of the counterintuitive fall rituals is to renew your varnish and finishes before putting your boat into storage. After all, who is going...
Caring for Encapsulated Ballast Keels
If your boat has an encapsulated iron keel, don't get lulled into believing that you are completely free of keel worries. Although you are...
Ten Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Alternator
So I was thinking about Bitcoin today, the digital crypto-currency that seems no less cryptic than whats in my wallet these days, and this...
The Pro’s Guide to Restoring Gelcoat
Our test of aggressive rubbing compounds for heavily oxidized fiberglass hulls also gave us an opportunity to look at the tools and techniques involved...
The Right Caulk for Your Boat
The sudden and complete failure of 3M's 4000UV adhesive sealant after five years of exposure, discussed in the upcoming December 2021 issue of Practical...
Pro Tips to Hauling Out
Every skipper should go through a "what-if" scenario when considering a specific place to haul. These "what-ifs" include the potential impact of gale or...