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Nothing Is Ever Easy! Replacing Snubber Rusted Shackle
Is it just me or has anyone else noticed that NOTHING is ever easy on a boat. The simplest project usually turns out to have some wrinkle that requires hours & numerous trips to the marine stores or Home Depot. Replacing rusty thimbles in our snubber line was no exception.
Alligators in My Varnish! Oh NO!
Alligators in my varnish ... it's never happened before & online offers conflicting advice on what causes it. If anyone knows exactly what I did wrong, please leave a comment & share - I hate having to go back & patch. The rest of the varnish turned out perfectly. :(
Jan’s 10 Favorite Cruising Destinations
Winterlude has barely touched the tip of places we want to cruise, but here's our Top 10 list of cruising destinations so far. Enjoy!
Recommended Mooring Tie Up for Storms
There's a better way to tie to a mooring ball if you're expecting a serious storm. Recommended by City Marina/Boot Key Harbor, Marathon, Florida. Good to know, but hope we never need this information!
Wave or Wind Protection? Which is Most Important When Anchoring?
When anchoring, what's more important? Flat water, i.e. wave protection? Or wind protection? You might be surprised at the answer!
How to Read Sail Telltales
Just like their name, sail telltales are there to "tell tales" and will provide useful sailing information to improve your boat's sailing performance provided you know the basics. Even if you consider yourself "just a cruiser" and don't care about premium sailing performance, paying attention to your telltales will be worthwhile.
Cockpit Enclosure Detail Photos
Late yesterday I had a request for some additional photos showing the details of how the isenglass roll-down curtains attach to the boat. So...
Redesigning Cockpit Canvas? 10 Ideas to Consider
If you're thinking of replacing or upgrading your cockpit canvas or enclosure, do not miss this list of ideas for your consideration. They're from when we completely redid our enclosure ... a bit over a year later, we couldn't be happier!
SAIL Magazine: My Canvas Tips Article!
Tips for Keeping Your Canvas in Tip Top Shape, as well as things to consider when redoing your cockpit canvas and how to select a canvas maker. My article published in SAIL Magazine, Feb 2013 ...
The Most Critical Factor in Anchoring? Scope!
The most critical element of securely anchoring your boat is not necessarily the anchor (although a good one with the correct size rated for your boat helps), but anchor rode SCOPE! Here's how to know if you have out enough scope to sleep securely.
