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A novice learns some tricks from the pros Issue 83: March/April 2012 Stew must have had a good reason to schedule his knee surgery while our 47-foot Cheoy Lee was in the yard for two weeks, but for the life of me I couldn’t remember what it was. Every liveaboard or cruising boat needs one...
Classic classes are given new life Issue 83: March/April 2012 A few paces down the first dock, I was captivated by a bright red hull. Radio Flyer is long and lean with the beautiful overhangs commonly found on designs from the 1950s and ’60s. She looked fast and nimble. A few paces farther along I...
A compulsive boat fixer share some advice Issue 82 : Jan/Feb 2012 Over the last few years, I have restored a 1972 Helms 25, reconditioned a 1977 Irwin 28, and begun researching another project boat. Boat projects have become my all-time favorite hobby and something of an obsession. People I come across now recognize me...
How the CCA rule influenced sailboat aesthetics Issue 82 : Jan/Feb 2012 It’s not unusual for people to look at older boats and marvel at their beauty and remark how today’s boats just aren’t as good looking. I do it. But you might be surprised to learn that the features you admire on some older...
