A Cool Piece of Gear
A flush here and a zinc there, and the heat exchanger soldiers on with no moving parts From “Hands-On Sailor” in our August 2007 issue
A flush here and a zinc there, and the heat exchanger soldiers on with no moving parts From “Hands-On Sailor” in our August 2007 issue
Connect your shore-power cord carefully to prevent electrical meltdowns at the dock. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our September 2007 issue
Mast wiring and radio antennas both need annual attention to prevent untimely failures. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our October 2007 issue
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
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
Maintain this gland around the prop shaft to keep leaks at bay. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our January 2008 issue
Engine and prop-shaft alignment are critical for reducing wear on a sailboat’s propulsion system. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our February 2008 issue
When set up right, these indispensable workhorses can buy you time in an emergency. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our March 2008 issue
Inspect and lubricate all the components of the helm to keep your boat reliably on course. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our June 2008 issue
Inspect all through-hull components, then lubricate seacocks regularly to keep them turning smoothly.From “Hands-On Sailor” in our July 2008 issue
Installing and maintaining an anti-siphon device is easy-and prudent-to do. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our April 2008 issue
Properly constructed lockers or on-deck installations keep explosive fumes where they belong: out of the bilge.
A flush here and a zinc there, and the heat exchanger soldiers on with no moving parts From “Hands-On Sailor” in our August 2007 issue
Connect your shore-power cord carefully to prevent electrical meltdowns at the dock. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our September 2007 issue
Mast wiring and radio antennas both need annual attention to prevent untimely failures. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our October 2007 issue
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
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
Maintain this gland around the prop shaft to keep leaks at bay. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our January 2008 issue
Engine and prop-shaft alignment are critical for reducing wear on a sailboat’s propulsion system. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our February 2008 issue
When set up right, these indispensable workhorses can buy you time in an emergency. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our March 2008 issue
Inspect and lubricate all the components of the helm to keep your boat reliably on course. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our June 2008 issue
Inspect all through-hull components, then lubricate seacocks regularly to keep them turning smoothly.From “Hands-On Sailor” in our July 2008 issue
Installing and maintaining an anti-siphon device is easy-and prudent-to do. From “Hands-On Sailor” in our April 2008 issue
Properly constructed lockers or on-deck installations keep explosive fumes where they belong: out of the bilge.
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