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How one cruiser swapped power for ease of handling Issue 49 : Jul/Aug 2006 Our 8-hp Honda, all 98 pounds of it, is for sale. When we bought the engine back in 1995 it was intended to help our 1976 Norstar Flicka fare better in a seaway. Being short and stout, she tends to hobbyhorse...
Thrills and spills on a glorious day for planing Issue 49 : Jul/Aug 2006 I was fortunate to attend Tabor Acadamy, “The school by the Sea,” for those four tumultuous years preceding college. Rather than bore you with chemistry class and hormones, I’ll tell you about the sailing fleet at the school. In addition to...
Don’t forget — the advantage always goes to the buyer Issue 52: Jan/Feb 2007 IT WAS IN 1995 THAT I STARTED looking for my first big sailboat. I had previously owned a 14-foot Flying Junior and a 20-foot O’Day pocket cruiser, but this would be my first real “bay boat.” As I was somewhat naive...
Secrets of a cheese lover revealed at last Issue 49 : Jul/Aug 2006 Whether you decide on cocktail nibbles, late-night snacks, a sandwich filler, or a main course spice, cheese is one of the most versatile ingredients in a cruiser’s galley. The addition of tasty chunks of spiced feta can change a boring salad into...
