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The latest news and notes on sailing-vacation opportunities from the Moorings, Footloose Sailing Charters, Southwest Florida Yachts, and more. "Chartering Notes" from our February 2012 issue.
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Ed's Boat Tips | January 19, 2012
One of the things I always like to remind readers about is that the primary by-product of lousy electrical connections is heat. Enough heat, and things catch on fire. That's pretty easy for just about anybody to understand.
What's not so obvious to most people is that there are some relatively easy and inexpensive ways to see if too much heat is being generated. In the photo below I'm checking the quality of the main positive feed cable to the starter motor on a friend's outboard ... Read full blog
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February 3, 2012Catalina 385: A Return To Reasonby Alvah SimonSailors will find a lot to like in the traditional lines and layout of this new design from Gerry Douglas. "Boat Review" from our February 2012 issue.
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February 2, 2012All-Female Sail Training Organization Announces Daughters of U.S. Military InitiativeSisters Under Sail invites daughters of active military to apply for scholarship to sail aboard Tall Ship Unicorn.
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January 31, 2012Dufour Grand’ Large 445: At Home in a Blowby Mark PillsburyEuro styling on deck and creature comforts below await the sailor looking for a noteworthy day’s run and a good night’s sleep. "Boat Review" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 31, 2012Replacing Batteries? Do Your Homework Firstby Ed ShermanNew electricity-storage technology has introduced benefits—and issues—that you’ll want to weigh carefully when planning a refit or considering the purchase of a new boat. "Systems" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 31, 2012A.G.M. Technology Challengesby Ed ShermanEd Sherman examines issues presented by the new A.G.M. batteries.
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January 30, 2012Cruising Club of America Announces WinnersThe Cruising Club of America presents the 2011 awards for outstanding seamanship and service.
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January 29, 2012Sail with Us on this B.V.I. Bareboat Charterby Elaine LemboFollow our progress through a Caribbean paradise aboard a MarineMax 433.
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January 26, 2012Check Out the New Electronicsby Tony BessingerIndustry awards can provide waypoints to guide you to interesting advances in technology that are on display at this season’s boat shows. "Gear Review" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 26, 2012Service Your Winchesby Steve D' AntonioWhen you make cleaning and greasing these onboard workhorses an annual event, you’ll be rewarded with years of use. "Monthly Maintenance" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 26, 2012Installing Lazy Jacksby Green BrettIs your main difficult to tame? Try this sailhandling solution. "Projects" from our February 2012 issue.
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