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1

Picture of old valve

Adapting to flanged seacocks

July 27, 2026

2

The body of the Whale Gusher bilge pump had years of life left in it but the valves had seized. Here, after reluctantly giving up its old valves, the pump’s cast aluminum body has been given a coat of protective paint and the new valves are in place.

Bring on the heat

July 27, 2026

3

A grim scene awaited Durkee Richards when he stepped aboard Sirius after he’d noticed ominous signs of soot around her companionway hatch.

Aftermath of a fire on board

July 27, 2026

4

The purpose of a wind generator aboard a sailboat is to provide as constant a source of electrical power as possible. Blade design and diameter are major factors in achieving this. This design uses slender blades and a relatively large diameter.

Wind Generators 101

July 27, 2026

5

New cushions make a big splash in any good old boat, and Sirena’s are no exception. They look plump and inviting because Mary cut the foam a little larger than the cushion covers.

DIY boat cushions

July 27, 2026

6

Restoring the Catalina 27 was to a great extent a father-and-daughter affair, which is why there are two Elizabeth Anns in this picture.

Becoming Elizabeth Ann

July 27, 2026

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