Spars
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October 3, 2011Put Your Mast to Bed CorrectlyWhether it’s stepped or unstepped, at the end of the season, be sure to square away the rig for winter storage. "Hands-On Sailor" from our October 2011 issue.
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March 21, 2011Bare Is BetterPainted aluminum requires constant vigilance against cracks that can lead to damage from corrosion.
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
