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The answer when “universal” isn’t quite Issue 114: May/June 2017 You can buy a key for the old-style slotted deck-fill caps, but about the only type available is a universal key designed to fit several cap styles. I’ve found the curved-blade side of the key, intended to fit my style of fill cap, is not...
Do not poo-poo the smarts of swallows Issue 114: May/June 2017 Birds and other wild creatures that inhabit our boating waters are tough, adaptable, and innovative — and sometimes annoying. But always they add interest to the outdoor scene and, by observing them, we who sail can learn life lessons in parenting, persistence, and courage....
Learning from adventures in anchoring Issue 114: May/June 2017 For the first two months of cruising on MonArk, our 1979 Dufour 35, I barely slept at anchor. I was too nervous about the possibility of the anchor dragging or the rode chafing through. Any knock or noise and I was out of bed like a...
A shocking danger is ever imminent Issue 114: May/June 2017 Marinas are usually situated in places that offer good protection from storms. During the summer months, those locations can shield marinas from cooling breezes, leaving the air still and sultry. Meanwhile, the boats in the marinas are surrounded by cool water, and the idea of...
