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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    Non-Skid/Gelcoat Repair, Part 3

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 17, 2010

    Well I was wrong, the project non-skid / gelcoat repair project hit a speed bump yesterday and they are not ready to begin masking off the deck to begin the refinish process. The hold-up was the cockpit sole. Here it is again: It turns out that wh... …Read More

  2. How-To / Seamanship

    Sea Fare June — Victoria Allman in the Galley

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 17, 2010

    This month’s Sea Fare brings us the culinary fruits of a Mekong River adventure by chef Victoria Allman. A great story and delectable recipes. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    Non-Skid/GelCoat Repair, Part 2

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 16, 2010

    The fiberglass man finished prepping the 1977 Silverton yesterday so that he can now begin the process of getting ready for new non-skid surfacing on deck. He's still sanding away in the photo below:    When all is said and done, the 36 grit did ... …Read More

  4. How-To / Seamanship

    A Whole Lotta Nordic Tugs To Look At

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 15, 2010

    Northeast boaters have several opportunities this summer to check out Nordic Tugs, beginning this weekend with a "Tug Fest" at Wilde Yacht Sales in CT. …Read More

  5. How-To

    Poling a Flats Skiff

    Pete McDonald
    Jun 15, 2010

    If you want to hook fish, it’s important to know how to work from the poling platform. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    Non Skid and Gel Coat Repair Job

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 15, 2010

    Over the next few days I'm going to be following the complete replacement of the non-skid surface and gel-coat dings on a 1977 Silverton sportfish that a friend of mine is restoring. Some photos of the boat as it stands right now are here: You can ... …Read More

  7. How-To / Seamanship

    Newport Bermuda Race Nears Start

    Tom Tripp
    Jun 14, 2010

    The 47th edition of the Newport to Bermuda race is now three days away from its June 18 start in Newport, Rhode Island. Follow with the iTrack service. …Read More

  8. How-To / Seamanship

    From Planks to Lams

    Kimball Livingston
    Jun 14, 2010

    We don’t have to explain it the way Obi Wan explains The Force to young master Luke, but just the same, everything is tied together. Including traditional boatbuilding and carbon fiber lamination. For today’s take we drop into Thames Street, Newport, Rhode Island where . . . Photo by Tom Daniels/IYRS Clark Poston is [...] …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    Torqeedo Adds to Electric Power Options

    Ed Sherman
    Jun 11, 2010

    Something I had forgotten about over the years is the limitation found on inland lakes and waterways that exists in some locations. Specifically I'm talking about either horsepower limits or in some cases restrictions on the use of internal combustion ... …Read More

  10. How-To / Seamanship

    UPDATE: Teen Sailor Alive And Well

    Jeff Hemmel
    Jun 11, 2010

    Teen sailor Abby Sunderland found alive and uninjured aboard her crippled sailboat following storms. …Read More

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