The aluminum and plastic oars outlived one dinghy. When they eventually succumbed to age, Richard made replacements, above. Using lumber from a building supply store he began by gluing nominal 1- x 2-inch “wings” to a 2- x 2-inch shaft, below.

An inflatable dinghy gets a homemade upgrade Issue 74 : Sept/Oct 2010 Before my partner, Magali, and I left England on Joass, our 32-foot wooden gaff cutter, in the spring of 1998, we bought ourselves...

A pair of matching Dorade boxes add style to Sigfrid’s deck while directing refreshing air into the cabin.

For taking in air with grace, nothing beats them Issue 91 : Jul/Aug 2013 The best way to keep the inside of a boat fresh and free from mildew is to ensure that it’s adequately ventilated. Dorade boxes...