How-to
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How-To / MaintenanceIs Rust on Sailboat Rigging Dangerous?
Apr 25, 2011Stainless rigging that shows signs of rust could be a safety hazard, Ed Sherman explains. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceEthanol and Water In Fuel
Apr 18, 2011Now that we're all using ethanol-based fuel, how can we tell if there's water in it? …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceAmpere Interruptus
Apr 11, 2011Fuse amperage capacity is an important safety consideration for today's battery banks. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipLife Jackets Mandatory for Adults in Massachusetts?
Apr 5, 2011A bill that would have amended state law to require that PFDs be worn by everyone on boats under 20’ LOA did not win support in the legislature. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceMarine Wire Markings Deciphered
Apr 4, 2011What's all that writing on a boat's wires? Ed Sherman explains. …Read More
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How-ToSurveyor: the Sleuth on your Side
Mar 21, 2011One longtime boat inspector details the way he works and the agreements he has with his clients. …Read More
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How-To / SeamanshipCalifornia, the Tsunami, and its 5000-mile Punch
Mar 18, 2011The U.S. West Coast was fortunate, but even at a great distance from the Japanese earthquake’s epicenter, the effects of the resulting tsunami were dramatic. Santa Cruz Harbor was hit hardest. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceAll about Anodes
Mar 14, 2011How many anodes do you need to protect your boat, and what kind of metal should they be made of? …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceWaking Up the Electronics in a Used Sailboat
Mar 7, 2011Getting the electronics working after buying a used boat can be a challenge, especially if you miss a few key details. …Read More
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How-To / MaintenanceShore Power Electrical Safety
Feb 21, 2011Why does a shore power cord melt before the dock box circuit breaker trips? …Read More