How-To

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How To
Sailing Totem: Keeping bugs out of the pantry
The Giffords discuss strategies for keeping the varmints at bay, while also imaging a new and better galley aboard Totem.
By Behan GiffordSeptember 16, 2021

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Maintenance

Sailboat Refit for a Transatlantic
The first step in a refit to prepare a classic Passport 40 for offshore sailing was to keep out all the unwanted water.
By Lesley Davison and Tim Murphy
Lessons Learned from a Sinking Boat
The postmortem of a perhaps preventable offshore-racing mishap provides some takeaway notes for any bluewater boat.
By Steve D'Antonio
Fiberglass Repairs
When carrying out fiberglass work, it's important to know the distinction between primary and secondary bonds.
By Steve D'Antonio
How to Service an Outboard Engine
When regularly maintained and properly stored, your dinghy's outboard engine can be a reliable workhorse season after season.
By Heather Francis

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