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Your guide to making a tricky job simpler and easier Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 When you peer into the companionway of an unfamiliar boat, the first thing you notice is the cabin sole. It may be a textured fiberglass liner, a piece of carpeting, or a genuine teak-and-holly sole. It may also be a...
Dave Martin, outstanding seaman, shares his experience with readers Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 Our newest contributing editor, Dave Martin, was a good old boater long before the term was invented. His affinity for sailboats began at age 7, when his father bought a Cal 25. It was strengthened in 1983 when Dave and his...
How to eat well despite a lack of space and equipment Issue 37 : Jul/Aug 2004 Eating well is an integral part of boat safety. A hungry crew is more prone to seasickness, lethargy, and lower morale. Any one of these conditions can adversely affect the cruise. However, many owners of trailerable boats overlook this...
Gadgets you can make and use to back up your GPS Issue 38 : Sept/Oct 2004 Here are three navigation aids you can use when your GPS isn’t working or to reinforce old time-tested methods of navigating. The STD stick Make a logarithmic speed scale stick. Rarely mentioned in any books on navigation, this little...
