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    John Cochran

    Grommet reinforcement steps
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    Simple mainsail upgrade

    Here’s how to reinforce those grommets Issue 56 : Sept/Oct 2007 Many a respected sailor reinforces the grommets on his mainsail (see, for example, Larry and Lin Pardey, The Self-Sufficient Sailor). I ...

    John Cochran
    August 12, 2026
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    Illustration of braces in boat
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    Adjustable bracing

    Simple, sturdy props for those tricky jobs Issue 67: July/Aug 2009 Because some of her previous owners had made a habit of not sealing holes they drilled in the deck, I replaced the plywood under the ...

    John Cochran
    August 3, 2026
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