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They block out heat, light, and prying eyes Issue 90: May/June 2013 When searching for our current boat, we developed a list of “must haves.” In addition to opening ports, we wanted more than one or two overhead hatches. Our Caliber 35 has 11 opening ports and five hatches. Even with the cross-ventilation from these...
One more challenge before letting go Issue 90: May/June 2013 We could have kept sailing. We aren’t so old and tired that it’s no longer possible. The aches and pains are bad, but not intolerable. My eyes aren’t yet a danger. But age diminishes enthusiasm and we began to think of what else we could...
Old socks for laid-up standing rigging Issue 90: May/June 2013 We remove our boat’s mast every year when we lay her up and store her for the winter. When we’re doing the annual haulout, I have some old socks and short lengths of light line at the ready. As soon as we disconnect a shroud...
Applying the principle without the cost Issue 90: May/June 2013 It’s impossible to build with fiberglass for very long without having occasion to think that a vacuum-bagging setup would be convenient. The industry magazines at the fiberglass supply stores advertise them; they’re in pictures and even spoken of casually on composite-related websites. But unless you’re...
