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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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January 22, 2009Finish Your Lines Rightby Andrew BurtonWhipping rope ends stops them from fraying and keeps the core from moving in the cover. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our December 2008 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008Powerful Bondsby Steve D AntonioThe engine mounts provide the glue that connects your sailboat's power plant and hull. From "Hands-On Sailor" from our January 2007 issue.Rating:0Related tags: Maintenance
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December 4, 2008Keep the Valve Train on Trackby Steve D AntonioA feeler gauge, screwdriver, and wrench are the tools you'll need to maintain a key component of your diesel engine. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our July 2007 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008On Being Well Connectedby Steve D AntonioMast wiring and radio antennas both need annual attention to prevent untimely failures. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our October 2007 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008Winterize Your Batteries, Then Chillby Steve D AntonioA full charge and a cool storage space will keep your power supply snug until spring. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our November 2007 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008Don't Freeze Up This Winterby Steve D AntonioAvoid ice damage by emptying tanks and adding the proper sort of antifreeze to your temperature-sensitive systems. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our December 2007 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008Service Your Stuffing Boxby Steve D AntonioMaintain this gland around the prop shaft to keep leaks at bay. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our January 2008 issueRating:0
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December 4, 2008Wire and Plumb Your Bilge Pump Properlyby Steve D AntonioWhen set up right, these indispensable workhorses can buy you time in an emergency. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our March 2008 issueRating:0
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December 2, 2008Core Concerns: Reefing and Backfillingby Steve D AntonioBy properly bedding hardware, you'll prevent damage to your sailboat's underlying structure. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our September 2008 issueRating:0
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November 25, 2008How to Make a Dinghy-Boarding Ladderby Bob MethvenHere's an inexpensive way to make boarding your dinghy from the water a whole lot easier. "Gear and Gadgets" from our November 26, 2008, CW ReckoningsRating:0
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