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Catalina 22 Used Boat Review

Sailboats 21-30ft
In its 10th anniversary issue in 1980, Sail magazine named the Catalina 22 the boat that had represented the breakthrough in trailer/cruisers in those 10 years. There is no denying the...

Mobile Hotspot Devices

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Today, there are many ways to stay connected from almost anywhere in the world, even in the middle of our vast oceans, thanks to satellite technology such as Starlink and various...

Bluewater Planning: Proper Preparation

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Being out in the ocean means you are going to have to deal with whatever the weather sends your way. It also means you will be out of range of rescue...

A Smart, Easy Way to Rewire

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Running the wires for new electronics requires your best cursing vocabulary, lots of sweat, twisting body contortions, luck, and the occasional bandage. For tips on how to make this job easier,...

Hose Fitting Tips

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Photos by Drew Frye Pulling hoses is generally low on the fun list. They are in bad places, jammed onto crusty hose-fitting barbs, and have stiffened over the years. As part of...

Cape Dory 30 Used Boat Review

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When the Cape Dory 30 entered production in 1976, it was the largest boat in the expanding line of the Taunton, Massachusetts boatbuilder. In 1986, when production ceased, over 350 Cape...

How to Prioritize Projects on Your New-To-You Boat

Boat Maintenance
There’s no better feeling then when you finally close the deal on your new boat and she arrives at the marina. You take pictures of her in her cradle. You step...

Bluewater Design: Weight and Dynamic Stability

Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear
It is not enough for the boat to be able to handle the conditions, she also has to carry a crew and everything they need, and give them a safe and...

Plugged Through Hull Solution

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My summer cruise took me up to the Discovery Islands just north of Desolation Sound off the coast of British Columbia with sailing buddy Paul aboard Natasha, my 1978 Islander Bahama...

Small Wire Connections: Best Methods

DIY Projects
Connecting two standard-size wires is pretty straightforward: Grab a ratchet crimper, adjust it to fit the crimp connector, strip the two wires to fit into the butt connector, slide the wires...

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Catalina 22 Used Boat Review

In its 10th anniversary issue in 1980, Sail magazine named the Catalina 22 the boat that had represented the breakthrough in trailer/cruisers in those...
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