How a good old canoe fooled generations of sailors Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 Ever dreamed of crossing an ocean? Most of us have. And, if you’ve done your homework, you’ll have read about some storm-surv...
A thorough discussion of the many causes of metal corrosion Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 Part 1 of this series in the September 2005 issue took a long look at marine corrosion theory, the galvanic series, ...
Here’s how to repair a hole in your boat’s hull Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 A few years ago, a fellow boater abandoned his boat on Lake Michigan as it was sinking in 450 feet of water. Several days later,...
A pedigreed and still-successful racer/cruiser from the 1970s Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 Douglass & McLeod, Inc. of Grand River, Ohio, was the partnership formed by Gordon (Sandy) Douglass and Raymon...
It’s a classic beauty, but plenty tough Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 I didn’t feel it fair to compare the Cape Dory 25 to today’s fin-keel/spade-rudder offerings, so I included the venerable Fo...
Like its distinguished owner, this boat makes stirring melodies Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 What does a Cape Dory 25 have in common with a cello? For starters, they are both simple, strong, classic, beaut...
Boaters need free VHF weather forecasts at sea Issue 45 : Nov/Dec 2005 Now and then our fearless political leaders have a really bad idea. The federal luxury tax on boats, which went into effect in 19...
