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Reader Tip: Easy Reefing
Here's a look at a mainsail reefing system that can be controlled by one person from the cockpit.
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  • whipped lines 140
    January 22, 2009
    Finish Your Lines Right
    Whipping rope ends stops them from fraying and keeps the core from moving in the cover. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our December 2008 issue
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  • motor mount 140
    December 4, 2008
    Powerful Bonds
    The engine mounts provide the glue that connects your sailboat's power plant and hull. From "Hands-On Sailor" from our January 2007 issue.
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  • rocker arm set screw 140
    December 4, 2008
    Keep the Valve Train on Track
    A 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 issue
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  • mast wires 140
    December 4, 2008
    On Being Well Connected
    Mast wiring and radio antennas both need annual attention to prevent untimely failures. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our October 2007 issue
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  • winterized batteries 140
    December 4, 2008
    Winterize Your Batteries, Then Chill
    A full charge and a cool storage space will keep your power supply snug until spring. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our November 2007 issue
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  • hot water heater 140
    December 4, 2008
    Don't Freeze Up This Winter
    Avoid 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 issue
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  • prop shaft and packing nut 140
    December 4, 2008
    Service Your Stuffing Box
    Maintain this gland around the prop shaft to keep leaks at bay. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our January 2008 issue
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  • bilge pump 140
    December 4, 2008
    Wire and Plumb Your Bilge Pump Properly
    When set up right, these indispensable workhorses can buy you time in an emergency. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our March 2008 issue
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  • bedding hardware 140
    December 2, 2008
    Core Concerns: Reefing and Backfilling
    By properly bedding hardware, you'll prevent damage to your sailboat's underlying structure. From "Hands-On Sailor" in our September 2008 issue
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  • GGLadder140
    November 25, 2008
    How to Make a Dinghy-Boarding Ladder
    Here'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 Reckonings
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