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Lightweight upgrade — their new cabin “carpet” came in cans Issue 39 : Nov/Dec 2004 “What a stupid thing to have in a boat!” thundered my brother-in-law, as the loose carpet skidded out from under his feet again. I had to agree. We had just bought a 12-year-old catamaran that had once been a showboat,...
Sometimes you get lucky. But not this time Issue 39 : Nov/Dec 2004 At some point in the restoration of our (new to us) old C&C Mega 30 — in fact not too long after I started — I knew I would have to “pull every screw.” She would be stripped of all components and...
Learn the hard-won secrets of a frugal do-it-yourselfer Issue 44: Sept/Oct 2005 YOU MAKE LISTS OF THINGS YOU WANT to repair or upgrade on your project boat. But when you visit your local chandlery, reality sets in: “How can I tell my spouse how much it will cost to fix up the boat?” All is...
One sun, one mirror, and you’ve got The Best Darned Lifesaver, Period Issue 40 : Jan/Feb 2005 Gather around, fellow sailors, and hear this tale about a simple little device that was revered by World War II pilots and seamen. It is still carried by military fliers. It needs no satellite or batteries to work....
