Maintenance
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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 SafeCorrectly 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.
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October 31, 2011How To: Stuffing Box UpkeepA conventional stuffing box requires little maintenance: Periodically change the ropelike stuffing, inspect the hose clamps for rust, and replace the flexible hose every five years or so. "Hands-On Sailor" by Steve D'Antonio from our November 2011 issue.
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October 12, 2011Revive Your DinghyIf your old inflatable is looking a little tired or not holding air like it should, sealants and paint can help make it look new again. "Hands-On Sailor" from our October 2011 issue.
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September 8, 2011Go After Those Rust StainsDiscolored fiberglass around stainless-steel hardware is a warning sign of potentially harmful corrosion taking place beneath the metal. "Hands-on Sailor" from our September 2011 issue.
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August 26, 2011Check Your ChainplatesThey transfer the entire load from your rig to the hull. If they fail, your rig’s toast
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April 19, 2011Brighten Up Your TopsidesA cost-conscious cruising couple parlays D.I.Y. savings in labor and a favorable exchange rate into a colorful makeover.
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April 5, 2011Avoiding the Boatyard Blues: Costs and FeesManaging refits and repairs requires a hands-on approach for boat owners, and accurate price quoting is an essential element of this process.
Electronic Updates
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.
