Chain Lube Change-up – Chain Care
Steering chains lurk unloved, out of sight, in one of the toughest environments on the boat, a...
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Author: Drew Frye
Recycle, Reuse, Reline
Marlow Blue Ocean, as far as I know, is the first dockline made entirely from recycled bottles....
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Bright Lights
The LED revolution has seen a million rechargeable lights hit market—many for the marine market. I...
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Taking Charge – Battery Basics
Knowing battery basics and technologies empowers battery choices. Aboard any boat with an...
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Hot Stuff – DIY Sailboat Cabin Heater
A simple, low-cost stovetop heater takes the edge off a chilly cabin. Few sailboats...
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The Floating Tool Tray
Need to replace a prop? Pull the lower unit on an outboard without pulling the engine? How about...
Read MoreLiving with Ethanol
E10 gasoline is now a fact of life, but its devils don’t have to be Why is ethanol problematic for marine engines but not for cars? The only noticeable difference for the family car is reduced gas mileage, the result of...
Read MorePhotos by the Singlehander
Singlehanded sailing and photography don’t always go together. Throw in some brisk wind, maybe a tender boat, perhaps no autopilot, and capturing the moments and scenes on camera can be a real challenge. As a freelance...
Read MoreSmall-Scale Solar
A simple system will keep a frugal sailor’s battery topped off When I first mentioned adding solar power to our Corsair F 24 trimaran, my boating partners choked. They envisioned a complex system, and the big dollar signs that...
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A User-Friendly Cockpit Grating
A User-Friendly Cockpit Grating
Kind to feet, it keeps dirt from getting underfoot
by Drew Frye
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