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Shelter for a cockpit that’s active in winter Issue 92 : Sept/Oct 2013 Blue plastic hardware-store tarps appear in our marina about the time mushrooms sprout in the nearby woods. Slung over booms and lashed to lifelines and cleats with leftover line, bungees, and bits of string, some are better than others . . ....
Highway hauling takes preparation and patience Issue 92 : Sept/Oct 2013 Sometimes good old boats need to be moved overland. Many were not designed for that and present a challenge that may seem overwhelming, leading owners to hire professionals whose fees can be more than the boat is worth. After searching three years for a...
Variety is the spice of the sailing life Issue 92 : Sept/Oct 2013 One of the greatest aspects of offshore and coastal cruising is meeting other like-minded souls out there who are sailing the world’s oceans, dealing with the same logistics and difficulties, and reaping many of the same rewards as we are. There’s no...
Shelter and a helm station are key features Issue 92 : Sept/Oct 2013 It’s a challenge to define what we mean when we refer to a pilothouse on a sailboat. Is inside steering a definite requirement? What about the distinction between a sailboat with the option of inside steering and a true motorsailer that has...
