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A top-down core replacement Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 In this, the first of two parts, Matt Bowser describes three ways to repair a delaminated deck. He then relates how he settled upon the one he would use and how he proceeded to attack his boat with destructive tools (carefully) and remove the fiberglass skin...
The seduction was short, sweet, and complete Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 Whenever my husband, Kevin, suggested sailing together on his parents’ boat, my response was always “no.” I had spent many days fishing with my dad and my former spouse on the Menominee River and the Bay of Green Bay. Sailing didn’t appeal to...
A solo sailor uses a basketful of tricks Issue 99 : Nov/Dec 2014 This is the second in Karen Sullivan’s series of articles about prepping a boat and sailor for singlehanding. She’ll discuss sail changes in the January 2015 issue and anchoring in the March and May 2015 issues. Any multitasking you’ve ever done will...
When solo, planning is the key to smooth sailing Issue 100: Jan/Feb 2015 This is the third in Karen Sullivan’s series of articles about prepping a boat and sailor for singlehanding. In the March and May 2015 issues she’ll describe anchoring techniques. “To reef a course . . . you must clew it up as...
