How-to

We came across a problem with the way the spinnaker pole on “Breakaway” was configured; here’s a brilliant, simple solution from one of our crewmembers, Stuart MacNeil. …Read More

After several project boats, Dan Powers found the fixer-upper of his dreams—and after lots of work, he now cruises Lake Travis with pride. …Read More

Functional onboard GFCI protection can be a life or death matter. …Read More

How do you seal and secure a mast that goes through the deck? …Read More

Is all wire the same for a given size, no matter whether it's intended for marine or land use? …Read More

Does the American Boat and Yacht Council require double hose clamps? …Read More

Leaving a boat in the water through the winter does require some special attention to detail, especially in a climate where the water may freeze. …Read More

Why should you hire a surveyor, what kind of problems are most common, and what can you expect from a marine survey? An industry veteran explains. …Read More

Any sailmaker's tuning guide will specify a mast rake and other measurements that depend on the location of your mast step. Here's a safe way to move it forward or aft. …Read More

When we rigged our J/35 mast for the first time, several issues cropped up. Fortunately we found solutions for them all. …Read More