Say hello to the North Coast mooring pick-up buoy Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 North Coast sailors (those sailing on the Great Lakes) count on two major seasons: sailing and snowing. The two minor seasons ...
The liquid that creeps along cracks and cures ’em Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 Persistence was a 40-year-old classic wooden ketch, designed by a master and built in Taiwan by folks who knew what they were ...
Instant anti-flap for the rigging before you hit the freeway Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 One of the biggest advantages of trailersailing is that you are not limited to one sailing area in a single sailing...
How a can of fruit salad and some hose clamps saved the day Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 Day two of our planned trip up to Lake Michigan to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula dawned like the previous day: hot, hum...
Faux teak deck is a winner after three years in service Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 In the January 2001 issue of Good Old Boat, I published an article about the new deck I made for my Pearson Triton, All ...
Using an electric drill to drive sheet, halyard, and anchor winches Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 The idea originated with Jim Schmitt, a friend and Freedom 33 owner, who said, “There is a lot of talk on th...
Their Hinckley 38 dreamboat came with a multi-year project list Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 Nixon was in the oval office, the Vietnam War was dividing the country, and up in quiet Southwest Harbor, Maine,...
Generating electricity — how the alternator and regulator produce their magic Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 Although sailboats are usually small and compact, they have the infrastructure of a large city: th...
Here’s how to get that professional finish Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 My Sunbrella dodger is a wonderful asset, and I can’t imagine why I sailed so many years without one. I keep mine in place nine month...
Check these valuable tips before buying a used sailboat trailer Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 For the most part, sailboat trailers are semi-custom, owing to the fact that each must be designed and built to ...
See how the wind can fill your batteries as well as your sails Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 Sailors have depended on the wind for propulsion ever since there have been sails. Now, however, not only can the...
A blow-by-blow description of a beautiful and practical conversion Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 The vinyl headliner in out 1978 Columbia 35-footer looked its age. It was dirty, off-white, and sagging in pl...
Designer Ted Brewer ruminates about the development of these popular designs Issue 33 : Nov/Dec 2003 The first center cockpit yacht that intrigued me was the British-built 26-foot Atlanta, a laminated...
A jib downhaul clears the foredeck of sails and sailors Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 I learned long ago that having three dozen or so brightly colored lines with three dozen or so purposes not only did not...
How to get rid of scratches on plastic windows Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 One of the most vexing problems facing boaters is the appearance of fine scratches on clear plastic windows. The process of remov...
All thumbs? The Speedseal will see you right Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 If your auxilary pump uses a water pump with an impeller, inspecting it regularly can prevent serious problems. In 1999, when we pu...
When the fog arrives, it’s time to blow your own horn Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Operating your boat in a dense fog can be an anxiety-filled experience. You need to maintain a safe course; check your com...
The solution for simple boats and limited budgets Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 I had known about my delaminated foredeck for a very long time. The surveyor had missed it when I bought the boat, but I disco...
Here’s how to enjoy maintaining your brightwork Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Most good old boats come with at least a little teak. Our 1982 Baba 30 came with lots: teak decks, teak caprails, teak decorativ...
Improving the galley also improves engine access Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 It all started with the starter. I needed to replace the old one on Christmas, my 1961 Alden Challenger (see refit article in J...
Keep your feet dry with a simple, non-skid wooden floor Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Our boat, a 1979 Nor’west 33, came with a very beat-up, warped, and decrepit cockpit grating. During our trip home with ...
GPS, the system that supports your navigational eyes in the sky Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 In October 1957, the first man-made satellite was thrust into orbit around the earth. The USSR’s tiny Sputnik ha...
It was love at first sight — then the hard labor began Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 The first time I saw one of these boats, I asked the owner who built it and whether his was for sale. This was a most unu...
An annual physical keeps the auxiliary running fit and well Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Since the main powerplant on a sailboat is its sails, the engine on a sailboat is correctly described when it is ref...
And there was light: from Alpenglow on high, in the Montana Rockies Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 You know how difficult it can be to reach Someone In Authority (SIA) on the phone. It typically requires neg...
Shorthanded or sailing solo, this trailing line could save your life Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Anyone who has ever sailed offshore shares a common dread: falling overboard and helplessly watching the bo...
Don’t blame the cook if the galley’s no good Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Napoleon once said that an army marches on its stomach. If that is true, a ship floats on its stomach. A well-fed crew is always a ...
When the noise died down, he needed a new boom Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 There are a few good reasons to replace your boom. If you want to add capability or features, it’s easier and more cost-effective...
How to enlarge an existing hole Issue 36 : May/Jun 2004 How do you enlarge an existing hole — whether for a through-hull fitting, a finger hole in a drawer, or plumbing to go through a bulkhead — with...
More reach, more height in the galley sink Issue 36 : May/Jun 2004 I love the foot pumps in my galley. Not only do they provide precise control over water consumption, they allow the use of both hands...
