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    Larry Pardey

    The rudder stops on Lin and Larry Pardey’s Taleisin have proved their importance several times during more than 85,000 miles of passagemaking.
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    Avoiding steering problems

    How to check your rudder stops Issue 60 : May/Jun 2008 This excerpt is from the revised and expanded third edition of Lin and Larry Pardey’s Storm Tactics Handbook. The book has 10 new chapters and ha...

    Larry Pardey
    August 6, 2026
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    Sanding and varnishing Taleisin’s mast gives Larry ample opportunity to inspect every part of the rig.
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    Keeping up with the rigging

    Take preventive steps but be prepared for at-sea repairs Issue 75 : Nov/Dec 2010 This article is an excerpt from Lin and Larry Pardey’s Capable Cruiser, which was published in its third edition earlie...

    Larry Pardey
    July 13, 2026
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