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What you need to know about oil Issue 55 : Jul/Aug 2007 The motor oil in any sailboat’s auxiliary engine is second in importance only to the supply of fuel and air. If neglected, certain — and often sudden — engine failure will occur. Here’s a look at the complex role motor oil plays. Motor...
Making a convincing case for a hard dinghy Issue 55 : Jul/Aug 2007 My first cruising sailboat was an 18-foot William Atkin-designed sloop. I built her and cruised her without a tender of any kind. Since she drew less than 18 inches, I could easily take the beach to dig clams or work her up...
Evaluating individual boats Issue 56 : Sept/Oct 2007 This excerpt from Beth Leonard’s new book, The Voyager’s Handbook, second edition, is the second of a three-part series with a focus on selecting the right sailboat for extensive passagemaking. The first part focused on the available designs and choosing the right boat for your purposes. Boats...
A better idea for a singlehander’s ladder Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 One afternoon, contemplating the fate of the solo sailor who winds up in the near-freezing waters of Puget Sound, I took Hervey Garrett Smith’s excellent book, The Marlinspike Sailor, off the shelf and made a rope ladder. I slung it over a stern...
