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A functional new cockpit enclosure Issue 56 : Sept/Oct 2007 We wanted our new dodger enclosure to be functional for all seasons. After some consideration, we had two sets of side curtains constructed. The winter side curtains of clear vinyl material protected us from cold winds and rain. We used them as templates for side...
There are things money can’t buy Issue 56 : Sept/Oct 2007 Haabet, a Pearson Ariel, was listed in Soundings for several months. The owner was asking $12,000 initially and after three months had come down to $10,500. I looked at pictures of the boat that were posted on the Internet. She looked good. She was...
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...
