Hanging Around
DIY rope hooks to keep your coils organized Issue 150: May/June 2023 Hooks are designed to snag....
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Author: Drew Frye
Sealant Removal Without Tears
The right products and technique are key to separating those stubbornly cemented parts Issue 151:...
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Tales of the Tape
Tape can provide a quick fix for torn or cracked vinyl windows Issue 152: Sept/Oct 2023 Eventually...
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Desiccating Heads
A solution for smaller boats and sensitive waters Issue 155: March/April 2024 Let’s be honest —...
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Crew Saver
The ins and outs of replacing your stainless lifelines with synthetic. Issue 148: Jan/Feb 2023...
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Easy-Peasy, Sailboat Dinette-to-Sleeper Conversion
One of the most painful things I’ve ever done aboard a boat occurred while sailing Shoal Survivor,...
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Twisting in the Wind
Yawing on the hook can wreak anchorage havoc. Here’s how to help prevent it. Issue 138:...
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A Killer (Simple) Kellet
Spare chain and the right placement make an easy kellet for an all-rope anchor rode. Issue 138:...
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Holding Power
Nearly 90 years old, the revolutionary Northill anchor continues to inform today’s...
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Yo! A Better Small-Boat Anchor-Rode Solution
For years I’ve been landing 36- to 48-inch striped bass during the Chesapeake Bay spring trophy...
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