Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 It was not all America’s Cup and 5.5-Meter yachts in my years at Luders, as the yard still had its regular work maintaining and repairing clients’ boats, and I was kept b...
Sheathed wreck of the wooden Ulysses still going strong Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 Since becoming a subscriber to Good Old Boat in 1999, I have enjoyed two articles on the subject of sheathing wooden boa...
A talented aristocrat Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 A Contessa 32 named Assent was fated to go down in nautical history when she was the only yacht in her class to finish a race marred by a storm so bad tha...
Ten lessons one woman singlehander learned during 20 years of offshore cruising Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 A singular disadvantage of the sea lies in the fact that having successfully surmounted one wave...
Boating writer’s circuitous voyage to the Pacific Northwest Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 Spend a day with John Vigor (pronounced VIGH-gor) and you’ll soon be creating Turk’s Head knots and delving into lon...
This famous builder of mahogany runabouts and cabin cruisers also built fiberglass sailboats Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 Tell someone your sailboat is a Chris-Craft and the usual response is, “Chris-Craft...
Thinking of a rewiring job? Here’s what you need to know Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 There re a few fundamental principles you need to understand before you do any boat wiring. They are derived from Ohm’s...
Even the worst-case scenario is a pretty straightforward repair Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 When I discovered the weeping portlights on our Pearson 28, my first thought was: “Caulk ’em.” So, not knowing a...
Twins are good, says noted yacht designer. Just don’t call them keels Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 First, I’d like to clear up the terms I use. Every dictionary I’ve seen agrees that the maritime “keel” is...
A quick look at the complicated business of finding the right propeller Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 Nearly all cruising and most racing sailboats have an auxiliary engine and an associated propeller. Apar...
This fast, versatile, trailersailer is easy to launch, rig, and maintain Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 Rob Anderson is one of those larger-than-life, overgrown kids who’s always up to his neck in some type ...
Issue 29 : Mar/Apr 2003 The Slate Islands are a place of beginnings. The concept for Good Old Boat magazine was born there. Five years later, we were back looking for more inspiration. Once the hooks ...
One splash, and “them” turns into “us” Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Today, we crossed over. We are no longer one of “them,” and now are part of the larger “us.” The “us” that have more fun because our boat...
Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 My wife, Marilyn, began singlehanding our 25-foot sloop in the mid-1980s. One problem she had at that time was hoisting our outboard up and into the stowed position. I made a d...
From aluminum ports to weathered bronze: a clever fraud Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Although we love our boat, we’ve never had any particular affection for her fixed aluminum ports. Plans to retrofi...
A neat and simple way to store the anchor line Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 One of the most convenient features found on many newer boats is a dedicated anchor locker on the foredeck. My O’Day 222 lacks th...
An architect crunches the numbers to compare performance Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 The Montgomery 23 and the two similar small cruisers in this review are classed as “trailersailers.” The problem with a...
A neglected Lyle Hess classic receives royal treatment Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Serendipity brought a cherished cult boat into the hands of Bob and Sylvia Mann, and remarkable good fortune will bring t...
Oars: How to choose ’em and use ’em Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Although some dinghies can handle outboards and some have sailing rigs, every dinghy has a set of oars. The ease and pleasure of rowing a sm...
A labor of love makes a tired old 27-footer better than new Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 “Chrysler? Are you sure? I didn’t know Chrysler made sailboats!” The words of our friends echoed our thoughts ...
A canoe-sterned, yawl-rigged, trailerable pocket cruiser for two Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Start with shallow draft. Add handcrafted quality and a dash of salty conservatism. Voila! You’ve got a Rob Roy...
An expert tells how to pick the right stuff for the job Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 I’m going to suggest something that may sound a lot like the TV pitchman who promises miracles for only pennies. It is a...
Meet the sailing inventor who circumnavigated in an Alberg 30 Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Words fail the writer who would describe Yves Gélinas. Maverick? Free spirit? Innovator? Genius? Adventurer? Dream...
The pleasures (and perils) of prairie trailer sailing Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 We happened to see her parked at the Glenmore Reservoir. A “For Sale” sign hung on her trailer, and the price was right. W...
A famous designer tells how to discern real quality in a yacht Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Those who have read that fascinating book Zen and The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance will be aware of the author’s...
South Pacific cruisers think smaller is smarter Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 As I write this article we are anchored in the lovely bay of Taahuku on the island of Hiva Oa, having just completed a 24-day pa...
Here’s how to maintain your winches for long, reliable service Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 In the early history of sail, all sail handling was accomplished through brute strength or with the help of multi...
Here’s how to help a good old body keep sailing Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Growing old is the most unexpected thing that happens in one’s lifetime. When that three-score milestone fades into the distance...
Look before you take the leap from tiller to wheel Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Thinking of converting (or buying a boat that’s been converted) from tiller steering to wheel steering? Read this first. I wo...
