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How To
Composting Heads for Cruising Sailboats
After a decade of trouble-free use, the conventional marine toilet on their 41-footer developed issues. Was a composting head the answer?
By Heather FrancisAugust 2, 2021

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Maintenance

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
Read Those Marine Diesel Smoke Signals
The color of your diesel engine’s exhaust will tell you volumes about what’s taking place inside the motor.
By Steve D Antonio

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