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What Old Gear Do You Swear By (or at)?
Often when undertaking a major refit, we have to decide whether to try to repair an expensive piece of tired or broken equipment, or...
When Splicing Isn’t an Option
My previous blog post on rig inspection prompted a question about how to splice old ropes, specifically ropes that need to be shortened to...
Florida Anchoring Survey: Here Today, Gone-
I don't want to come down too hard on the good people at Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission; many of the underpaid, overworked officers...
Varnish Touch-ups and Take-downs
To keep brightwork healthy, approach it as you (hopefully) do your own health. Set a regular maintenance schedule (like an annual checkup), keep a...
The Blow-by-blow Boathook Test
We recently wrapped up a comprehensive test of boathooks for Practical Sailor. You can see that full report in the November 2016 issue, which...
The Great Dinghy Debate
Dinghies are the Rodney Dangerfields of cruising. They get no respect, or at least not as much as they deserve. The little boat that...
Brightwork Maintenance – Tip #1
Varnish Maintenance and CareTo keep brightwork healthy, approach it as you (hopefully) do your own health. Set a regular maintenance schedule (like an annual...
Gelcoat Maintenance – Tip #3
Weve all seen it. That slow buildup of brown discoloration along a boats waterline, sometimes growing with time to a darker brown or gray...
Sailboat Refinishing – Tip #2
What is the best substance to use on a cabin sole? Will Interluxs Cetol products work well?As with all wood-finishing techniques, there are a...
Sealants – Tip #1
Stop That Leak!Modern chemistry has presented us with new choices of sealants for everything, including the kitchen sink.The trick is to choose the right...