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Be Ready for Trouble
Make periodic checks of your sailboat's alarm systems part of your regular maintenance routine. "Monthly Maintenance" from our January 2012 issue.
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  • Chain Plate
    May 22, 2013
    Rigged Right: Refitting your Chainplates
    Know how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
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  • Zartman- Ganymede bow
    May 20, 2013
    Ready or Not?
    “Ready to go yet?” I heard the question over and over today. Fair enough—we’ve been ‘getting ready to cruise’ ever since leaving the boatyard several blog posts ago, and have Tuesday as our target sailing date.
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  • Your Chain Explained
    May 15, 2013
    Your Chain Explained: Understanding Anchor Chain
    Understanding the various types of anchor chain and the advantages—and disadvantages—of each will keep you linked in for the long haul.
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  • Anchor Chain Painting 1
    May 15, 2013
    How to Paint Anchor Chain
    To reduce confusion when pulling into your next picture-perfect anchorage, use a variety of colors to mark key lengths along your anchor rode.
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  • Stripping Paint
    May 13, 2013
    How to Strip Your Bottom Paint
    If your boat’s bottom has years of paint buildup, it may be time for a smooth start.
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  • Del Viento winch service
    May 13, 2013
    Disco Winches
    They’re big, they’re black, they’re stout, and they're from 1978. Meet Del Viento's Lewmar 48 self-tailing winches.
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  • Del Viento- screwdriver
    April 15, 2013
    Six Simple Tools We Like
    There are lots of expensive things aboard the average cruising boat that get very little use, but here is our list of the small, inexpensive things that we value almost daily.
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  • solderless crimps
    March 22, 2013
    To Crimp or Solder?
    When it comes to making ideal electrical connections, the choice is clear.
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  • Painting a sailboat
    March 14, 2013
    How to Paint Sailboat Decks
    New Life for Old Decks: A fresh coat of deck paint on your vintage classic-plastic cruiser will make the old gal sparkle and shine.
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  • Extend Zinc-Anode Life
    January 23, 2013
    How to Extend Zinc-Anode Life
    Zinc anodes protect shafts, props, and other underwater metal parts on boats. Use this trick with nail polish to extend the lifespan of your zinc and reduce waste. Shoreline: Green Wakes from our December 2012 issue.
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