A small project that brings satisfaction and pride. An acquaintance raised the question concerning those little wedges that hold the mast in column on many boats. On a recent sail in blustery conditio...
The Valiant 32 was designed by Bob Perry as a smaller version of the successful Valiant 40. In the 1970s, a 30- to 35-foot boat was considered the optimum-size boat for a cruising couple. In response ...
Bent stanchions and delaminated decks When we were unloading our boat following a recent week-long cruise, I noticed the midship stanchion on the port side was slightly bent toward the stern. It was a...
When your good old back’s not up to it anymore, let a windlass do the donkey work It’s strange how much difficulty we owners of older boats have in finding $500 to $1,000 to replace an old...
The epoxy “cure” One of the most annoying problems that can occur on a sailboat is a leak in the diesel fuel tank. If you don’t have the time, expertise, or courage to attempt to rep...
A bad case of blisters made the boat affordable; upgrades were the expensive part. It all started innocently enough. It was mid-October of 1990, and we were going to Texas anyway to visit cousins in S...
BY ROGER MCAFEE (NIGHTHAWK MARINE LIMITED, VANCOUVER, B.C., APRIL 2002; 130 PAGES, $24.95) REVIEWED BY NORMAN RALPH In Fort Ross: The Ship in the Shadow, Roger McAfee presents readers with a smorgasbo...