Maintenance
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May 2, 2012Rebuilding Nikki’s IceboxOn an old boat, few projects are as satisfying or as enduring as fixing a cold box that won’t chill out. "Projects" from our May 2012 issue by Bruce Bingham.
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April 23, 2012Get to Know Your MultimeterIn 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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April 12, 2012Prep Your Batteries for SummerGet your boat's electrical system back in action after a winter's layup.
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March 23, 2012Guarantee Sturdy LifelinesProperly fit stanchions are key to creating on-deck safety. "Monthly Maintenance" from our April 2012 issue.
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March 13, 2012Banishing Bottom BlistersIn the April 2012 issue, Tom Zydler discussed the bottom job he undertook with his wife, Nancy, aboard their “classic plastic” Mason 44, Frances B. In this web extra, Tom explains several additional steps sailors should know if they are faced with bottom blisters aboard their older fiberglass boats. Read more about the bottom job here.
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March 8, 2012Keep an Eye on Keel BoltsAn annual inspection will turn up problems with fasteners before your sailboat loses its ballast. "Monthly Maintenance" from our March 2012 issue.
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January 26, 2012Service Your WinchesWhen you make cleaning and greasing these onboard workhorses an annual event, you’ll be rewarded with years of use. "Monthly Maintenance" from our February 2012 issue.
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January 6, 2012Be Ready for TroubleMake 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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January 6, 2012Smart Solution for Your HullSea Hawk Paints' metal-free antifouling paint will keep your hull and the environment clean.
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December 7, 2011Proper Nav Lights Keep You Safe 1Correctly installed and maintained running lights help ensure that the other guy knows you’re out there and where you’re headed. "Hands-On Sailor" from our December 2011 issue.
Electronic Updates
DeLorme just started shipping a new 1.5 version of the inReach satellite messenger, tracker, and distress device that works with an Apple iOS version of the Earthmate app as well as an improved Android version. I again participated in the Beta testing and, though almost all of that was ashore, I'm even more convinced that inReach is going to become a constant cruising companion on Gizmo and many other boats. It's hard to say whether some improvements are due to the new hardware or the new ...
