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...
How one cruiser converted from tiller steering to wheel and pedestal Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 The longer you own your sailboat, the more you upgrade it. Some of the upgrades are planned from the time y...
Meet Mark Ellis, designer of a most unusual catboat Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 Mark Ellis, the energetic designer of the Niagara 35, Nonsuch 30, and many other handsome production and custom boats, is a ...
No compromises in this powerful cruiser Issue 30 : May/Jun 2003 The Nicholson 31 is a deceptive boat. Above the waterline she has the lines of a sleek modern racer/cruiser. Her cabintop is low and str...
