Rigging Redo: Our Switch to Synthetic
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
Adding the right-size cockpit cover is as much an art as a science.
The right design and materials can all but eliminate onboard odors and bacteria on your boat’s holding tank and plumbing system.
Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.
While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.
These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.
Do-it-yourselfers have a lot of good choices nowadays for refurbishing a nonskid surface.
When it comes to keeping shaft bearings shipshape, alignment can be tricky, leading to premature failure of this important part.
These tips and tricks will help you get to your next waypoint and keep everyone’s morale from sinking.
Building bulwarks was no small project, but it greatly enhanced our boat’s looks as well as our sailing experience.
It’s important to think about a maintenance schedule to guard against windlass failure.
Here’s why we chose synthetic rigging for the backstay on our sailboat, Totem—and how it went.
Having the right tools on board can make troubleshooting and repairs a whole lot easier.
Adding the right-size cockpit cover is as much an art as a science.
The right design and materials can all but eliminate onboard odors and bacteria on your boat’s holding tank and plumbing system.
Every boat owner with a diesel should know how to do these five essential tasks on their engine.
While electric propulsion is environmentally friendly, diesel engines may prove more efficient and practical in certain situations.
These sailing techniques can help your crew improve substantially, whether you practice alone or with another boat.
Do-it-yourselfers have a lot of good choices nowadays for refurbishing a nonskid surface.
When it comes to keeping shaft bearings shipshape, alignment can be tricky, leading to premature failure of this important part.
These tips and tricks will help you get to your next waypoint and keep everyone’s morale from sinking.
Building bulwarks was no small project, but it greatly enhanced our boat’s looks as well as our sailing experience.
It’s important to think about a maintenance schedule to guard against windlass failure.
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