Maintenance
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January 8, 2013Hanging with Hephaestus: Visiting the Lunenburg FoundryThe Lunenburg Foundry makes stuffing boxes, cast-iron stoves, and marine engines. A visit gives new meaning to the term heavy metal. Off Watch from our December 2012 issue.
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January 29, 2009Keep an Eye on the Fuel TankLook for signs of chafe or movement. If not routinely addressed, these can lead to leaks. "Hands-On Sailor" from our August 2008 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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November 27, 2012Day 21 towards Cape Horn - Grey, cloudy.... Autopilot issuesAfter taking a look at the rudder reference unit in the autopilot system, we stayed on that for a time to see how it coped - and if any error messages came up...
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December 8, 2008Keep Your Engine PurringRoutine attention helps stave off wear and tear on your auxiliary's vital and expensive power plant. "Monthly Maintenance" from our September 2006 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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September 28, 2010Treat Your Friend on the Bow RightYour anchor rode needs a fair lead and your windlass needs correct installation and wiring for them to work properly and efficiently. "Hands-On" Sailor from our August 2010 issue
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November 19, 2012Shaft Saver: Sea Saber Line CutterSea Saber line cutters provide an efficient, razor-sharp method to clear entangled rope, fishnets, and kelp before it damages a boat’s propeller shaft and drivetrain. New Products from our November 2012 issue.
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December 4, 2008Powerful BondsThe 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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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.
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.
