The answer when “universal” isn’t quite Issue 114: May/June 2017 You can buy a key for the old-style slotted deck-fill caps, but about the only type available is a universal key designed to fit severa...
Shedding water is the key to longevity Issue 114: May/June 2017 When inflatable dinghies are stored outdoors, they need protection from the sun, rain, windblown leaves, and wildlife droppings. Of the ...
A traditional seaman’s artifact is a step up Issue 114: May/June 2017 Getting into our bunk aboard our PDQ 32 is a rather athletic endeavor: I have to crawl in face-first over a seat that is too...
Now it’s on the level, it’s a straight steerer Issue 115: July/Aug 2017 Pelorus, my AMF Paceship 26, sustained a bit of damage in her brush with Hurricane Joaquin in 2015. In the spring of 2016, I reb...
Securing non-human crew against the unexpected Issue 117: Nov/Dec 2017 We were hand-steering my Southern Cross 28 in rather blustery winds on a fairly smooth Conception Bay, headed for the Royal Newfo...
The onboard “just in case” locker supplied the parts Issue 117: Nov/Dec 2017 Over the years, our method for boarding the boat from the dinghy has changed. In our South Coast 25 days, we used the swim ...
A deflated blow-up makes way for something solid Issue 117: Nov/Dec 2017 We bought our Mercury inflatable dinghy 11 years ago, despite some misgivings about the concept of its inflatable floor. The di...
A suspended zippered bag relieves crowded cockpit locker Issue 120: May/June 2018 Prepping Sapphire, our Tartan 3700, for a cruise from Lake Ontario to the Bahamas forced us to review our stowage opti...
Nor will SAEs mingle with metrics in the bottom of the toolbox Issue 122: Sept/Oct 2018 Entropy, the natural process that leads to disorder, was well manifested in Second Star’s toolbox. Wrenches woul...
Nobody likes damp gear. A DIY dryer solves the problem. Issue 144: May/June 2022 I sail year-round, and I can endure as much heat and cold as my passions demand. But whether it is summer or winter, I ...
Issue 147: Nov/Dec 2022 Even though the sailors in our lives might think they have it all, we know there is always something they need. Their preferences can vary as much as their boats. Read on for s...
Add-ons made a luggage cart multi-purpose Issue 126: May/June 2019 A handcart is handy to have aboard a boat. We wanted one that could adapt to carrying a variety of items, support a considerable payl...
