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...
Make a custom information manual for your boat Issue 42 : May/Jun 2005 If friends or family members had to start your boat’s engine, would they know what to do? For haulout, is the lift operator...
Two sailors, two sailboats, one adventure Issue 51 : Nov/Dec 2006 “I’m not going to leave you!” Bill Robinson radioed. Far ahead, Bill and his ketch, Defiant, turned and raced toward me. Hurricane Isa...
Simple solar-heated system is gravity-fed Issue 57 : Nov/Dec 2007 It’s known as the “Shower Dilemma.” Most pocket cruisers and older boats are not equipped with the luxury of a hot, freshw...
To avoid engine troubles, fit the right propeller Issue 65 : Mar/Apr 2009 The shark meandered toward my right foot. It was so close I could see brown spots on its nose. Loaded with tools and dive gear...
