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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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March 14, 2013How to Paint Sailboat Decksby Tom ZydlerNew 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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May 13, 2013How to Strip Your Bottom Paintby Jen BrettIf your boat’s bottom has years of paint buildup, it may be time for a smooth start.
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April 23, 2012Get to Know Your Multimeterby Steve D' AntonioIn Part I of a four-part series, learn how this useful, multipurpose tool helps you troubleshoot gremlins in your boat’s electrical system. "Monthly Maintenance" from our May 2012 issue.
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January 23, 2013How to Extend Zinc-Anode Lifeby Michael RobertsonZinc 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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July 18, 2012Multimeter Resistance Function: Ohmsby Steve D'AntonioThe final part of our series on understanding and using multimiters examines the resistance function and how it can be used for various troubleshooting and repair procedures. Monthly Maintenance from our August 2012 issue.
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May 22, 2013Rigged Right: Refitting your Chainplatesby Steve D'AntonioKnow how to determine when your chainplates need service to keep your spar standing true.
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May 20, 2013Ready or Not?by Ben Zartman“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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May 15, 2013Your Chain Explained: Understanding Anchor Chainby Steve D'AntonioUnderstanding 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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May 15, 2013How to Paint Anchor Chainby Tony LittleTo 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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May 13, 2013Disco Winchesby Michael RobertsonThey’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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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.
