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Reader Tip: Easy Reefing
Related tags: Projects | Reader Tip | reefing by Charles Barth
Here's a look at a mainsail reefing system that can be controlled by one person from the cockpit.
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September 20, 2010Navigate the World of Dollars and Centsby Mark PillsburyOnce you're past the emotional aspects of why you want a new or pre-owned sailboat, you'll need to contend with the transaction that'll make it yours. "Hands-On Sailor" from our September 2010 issue
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August 3, 2010A Simple, Light Solutionby Ron ReynoldsBeadboard paneling is easily applied, transforming a dark interior to create a bright and airy saloon. "Makeovers and Refits" from our June 2010 issue
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July 28, 2010Galley Klatchby Elaine LemboIn this roundup of sailboat owners, designers, builders, and liveaboards, we learn that people like the amenities of the modern home kitchen so much that they're carrying them off to sea. "Hands-On Sailor" from our June 2010 issue
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July 15, 2010A Do-It-Yourself Dinghyby Ben ZartmanNo self-respecting backyard boatbuilder buys a ready-made dinghy. "Hands-On Sailor" from our June 2010 issue
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July 1, 2010Good for the Soleby Mike ShawAfter 48 years, it was time to replace the cockpit sole aboard this all-teak ketch. "Hands-On Sailor" from our May 2010 issue
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May 4, 2010The Birth of Ocean Watchby Herb MccormickBefore the Around the Americas crew set sail, a liveaboard cruising boat was transformed into their expedition-style workboat. "Hands-On Sailor" from our April 2010 issue
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January 21, 2010Cockpit Cushions 101by Elaine LemboConsider these basics if you're thinking of buying new cockpit cushions or sewing them yourself. "Hands-On Sailor" from our February 2010 issue
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January 19, 2010The Foulness of Fairingby Ben ZartmanOur intrepid builder tackles a chore he loathes more than any other: fairing the topsides. "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2009 issue
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March 26, 2009The Hard Road to Convenient Sailhandlingby Michael LovettInstalling a roller furler is a simple path to Easy Street, provided you avoid the pitfalls along the way. "Hands-On Sailor" from our April 2009 issue
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January 29, 2009Bright Ideasby Bernadette BernonOn catamarans, clever port coverings establish privacy while maintaining a feeling of openness and light. From "Makeovers and Refits" in our August 2008 issue
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Loved sailing aboard the 433 this past week. Easy to handle, great performance and extremely comfortable. Thankful for the watermaker!
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