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October 22, 2012Aging Power Plants: Rebuild or Repower?Many sailboats built two decades ago or earlier still have plenty of life left in them. But their engines may not. Should you rebuild the existing engine? Or repower with a brand-new engine?
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January 3, 2013Nuisance Tripping With ELCI, Why?Ed Sherman shares troubleshooting tips for using a portable generator on a boat equipped with an ELCI device installed at the shore power inlet.
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March 22, 2013A Chat with Sailing Legend Paul JohnsonBack in the Lesser Antilles, Fatty hails an old friend.
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May 4, 2010Rig CheckWhen it comes to spars and rigging, an ounce of prevention is much cheaper than a pound of cure. "Hands-On Sailor" from our April 2010 issue
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October 27, 2010The Heaven and Hell of the PhilippinesThe decision to try a new destination en route to Southeast Asia yields rude awakenings and newfound friends. A feature from our September 2010 issue
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December 30, 2010Where There’s Smoke . . .Inexpensive detectors are good insurance when it comes to fire safety on your sailboat.
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March 15, 2011Cricket Diplomacy AbroadFeeding the boat’s pet gecko leads to an unexpected cultural exchange.
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July 26, 2012Berwick's Berry PreservesA delay in a Newfoundland harbor allows this sailor time to forage for a wild and delicious local fruit. "People & Food" from our August 2012 issue.
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September 25, 2012How To Use an Infrared Pyrometer: Too Hot, or Not?An infrared or noncontact pyrometer takes the guesswork out of taking temperatures. Monthly Maintenance from our September 2012 issue.
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November 13, 2012Sea SmokedSailing in the fog of Nova Scotia is to sail out of place and time. Sometimes, that’s just what a person needs. Off Watch from our November 2012 issue.
Electronic Updates
The Vesper Marine WatchMate Vision is arguably the most advanced Class B AIS transponder ever built, and was honored with an Innovation Award in Miami.
