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Beware Unprotected Saildrives

Paying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.

Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

After a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.

Shaft Saver: Sea Saber Line Cutter

Sea Saber line cutters provide an efficient, razor-sharp method to clear entangled rope, fishnets, and kelp before it damages a boat’s propeller shaft and drivetrain. New Products from our November 2012 issue.

New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced

Lehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.

It’s a Four-Stroke World

If you’re in the market for a new small engine, you have plenty of choices, but two-stroke technology isn’t in the mix anymore.

Towing with your Tender

These three techniques help you safely move your boat when the engine, or the wind, doesn’t cooperate.

prop

Beware Unprotected Saildrives

Paying close attention to anodes and your sailboat’s bonding system will help prevent corrosion that can quickly cripple these power units.

Torqeedo Travel 1003 Electric Outboard: Banishing the Fumes

After a whiff of gas from an outboard engine sends this experienced circumnavigator in search of electric power, he files this report on his experiences with one model, the Torqeedo Travel 1003. Sail Green: Product Review from our December 2012 issue.

Shaft Saver: Sea Saber Line Cutter

Sea Saber line cutters provide an efficient, razor-sharp method to clear entangled rope, fishnets, and kelp before it damages a boat’s propeller shaft and drivetrain. New Products from our November 2012 issue.

New Propane-Powered Outboard Introduced

Lehr, which last winter introduced two small propane-powered outboards to much acclaim at the Miami International boat show, has expanded its product line with a 9.9-horsepower model.

It’s a Four-Stroke World

If you’re in the market for a new small engine, you have plenty of choices, but two-stroke technology isn’t in the mix anymore.

Towing with your Tender

These three techniques help you safely move your boat when the engine, or the wind, doesn’t cooperate.

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