No string, no knots — but is that good? Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 It happened within my lifetime, but I hardly noticed. I surely wasn’t aware of the significance of the trend. In my grandmother’s time, ...
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...
A hangover with a dangerous potential Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 On a sunny Tuesday morning last summer I awake in a our aft berth with a headache for the second time in as many days. Monday’s head...
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...
An exhausted crewmember hears sweet voices at night Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Brave Ulysses headed due east under power with sails furled. It was one of those nights when only the occasional reflection ...
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...
Taking a look at a 32-footer and a 36-footer from the same stable Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 PDQ stands for Pretty Darned Quick. And that’s what PDQ catamaran yachts were designed to be. The Canadian boa...
Here’s a safe trailersailer and beach cruiser for a small family Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 “Why don’t we go to the boat show tomorrow and look at small sailboats?” These innocent words were uttere...
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 ...
Multihull designer Ian Farrier popularized the concept of trimarans Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 The wind was blowing only 13 to 14 knots in Canterbury Bight off Timaru on New Zealand’s South Island, yet w...
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...
It was just Rebecca and the sailboat — then sudden unconditional love Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 “For sale” read the faded handwritten sign on her pulpit. Looking forlorn and out of place, she was huddle...
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...
Try this logical, six-step method to eliminate impulse purchases Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Is choosing the boat that’s right for you like selecting an appliance or more like falling in love? Is it a mat...
A trailerable deep-sea cruiser with an impeccable pedigree Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 When I leaf through my picture album, I occasionally chance upon a photo that, even after all these years, takes my b...
Bluewater or coastal, weather controls all Issue 35 : Mar/Apr 2004 Weather cells move through our cruising grounds in about three days in summer and closer to two days in fall and spring. If you sail ...
