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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...

The kindest thing people called him was “totally bonkers” Issue 49 : Jul/Aug 2006 In the spring of 1960 I recieved a call from Jack McKenzie, with whom I then crewed on Bill Gillerlain’s Intrepid. He was crewing on the transatlantic race to Sweden and had arranged a berth for me. Five minutes later, I...

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...