Balsa Core Decks: Repair Tips for Sailboat Owners
When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.
When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.
Seacock inspection and service are important to ensure that any boat is ready to go cruising. Here’s how to do it right.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
Cost-effective, durable alternatives to teak can refresh your decks and extend your classic boat’s cruising life.
The Sledge headlamp offers bright, long-lasting, hands-free illumination, ideal for maintenance, DIY projects, and nighttime sailboat work.
From surveying damage to choosing topcoat, here’s how SV Avocet‘s repair held up over time, and how to improve your process.
A solenoid valve, latching relay, and new plumbing protect this liveaboard cruiser from dangerous freshwater leaks.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
DIY repairs can get you farther than you realize if you suffer a tear in a place where there is no sailmaker.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
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When soft spots spread across our foredeck, we cut deep into the balsa core to get to the root of the problem.
Seacock inspection and service are important to ensure that any boat is ready to go cruising. Here’s how to do it right.
With a bilge pump, a float switch and a little ingenuity, you can build your own working shower drain for less than $100.
When solar power stalls in squalls, a marinized portable generator keeps the batteries charged and the cruising life humming.
Cost-effective, durable alternatives to teak can refresh your decks and extend your classic boat’s cruising life.
The Sledge headlamp offers bright, long-lasting, hands-free illumination, ideal for maintenance, DIY projects, and nighttime sailboat work.
From surveying damage to choosing topcoat, here’s how SV Avocet‘s repair held up over time, and how to improve your process.
A solenoid valve, latching relay, and new plumbing protect this liveaboard cruiser from dangerous freshwater leaks.
After four years aboard, these sailors reveal how Nyalic held up as a clear-coat protectant for their aluminum mast.
DIY repairs can get you farther than you realize if you suffer a tear in a place where there is no sailmaker.
Build a custom stack pack to simplify sail handling, save money, and tailor the fit for your boat.
Discover how I designed and fitted a one-of-a-kind squaresail to my 50-foot schooner, Britannia, overcoming engineering and rigging challenges.
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