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Stories abound, but what’s the truth? Should you leave the engine in gear or not when sailing? Issue 12 : May/Jun 2000 Do you sail with the engine in gear, or out of gear? The experts say the issues are lubrication, heat, and clutch plate condition. All boats should have the means to prevent the...
Issue 12 : May/Jun 2000 On January 6, 2000, he went sailing for the first time. He stepped off the dock and shed the shackles of the land, experiencing for the first time the noiseless serenity and freedom we sailors live for. As this was his first sail, he was unsure what to do, which...
Check the pros and cons before you decide which tender is right for you Issue 12 : May/Jun 2000 The age-old question of what dinghy is best will never find a universal answer. Each boating situation has too many variables to recommend a “one-dinghy-fits-all,” but it is possible to list the advantages and disadvantages of...
How to drink, shower, and wash the dishes on about a gallon a day Issue 13 : Jul/Aug 2000 Depending on the source you quote, the average landlubber uses between 70 and 120 gallons of fresh water a day. The average sailor could cross an ocean on that amount of water. Conserving fresh water is...
