Articles List

Below is a list of the articles we've published, organized by category. It is complete through March 2009. You can also search for specific articles listed in our articles database. Some articles are reprinted online, and the database includes a link to those articles.

Also see a list of some or our articles that we have reprinted online ourselves.

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Feature boats

  • Cape Dory 30, Number 1, June 1998
  • Ericson 35, Number 2, Sept. 1998
  • Niagara 35, Number 3, Nov. 1998
  • Blackwatch 19, Number 4, Jan. 1999
  • Baba 30, Number 5, Mar. 1999
  • Pearson Commander/Ariel, Number 6, May 1999
  • Block Island 40, Number 7, July 1999
  • Nicholson 35, Number 8, Sept. 1999
  • Bayfield 40, Number 9, Nov. 1999
  • C&C Redwing 30, Number 10, Jan. 2000
  • Tanzer 22, Number 11, Mar. 2000
  • Morgan 38, Number 12, May 2000
  • Classic sailboats (Bermuda 40, Valiant 40, Cherubini 44), Number 12, May 2000
  • West Wight Potter, Number 13, July 2000
  • Allied Seabreeze, Number 14, Sept. 2000
  • Ericson 36C, Number 15, Nov. 2000
  • Seven Bells (part 1), Number 15, Nov. 2000
  • Seven Bells (part 2), Number 16, Jan. 2001
  • Catalina 22, Number 17, Mar. 2001
  • Cheoy Lee Offshore 40, Number 18, May 2001
  • Lord Nelson 35, Number 19, July 2001
  • Tartan 33, Number 20, Sept. 2001
  • Stone Horse, Number 22, Jan. 2002
  • Sea Sprite 34, Number 23, Mar. 2002
  • Sabre 30, Number 24, May 2002
  • Columbia 28, Number 25, July 2002
  • Cheoy Lee 35, Number 26, Sept. 2002
  • Nor’Sea 27, Number 27, Nov. 2002
  • Allied Seawind 30, Number 28, Jan. 2003
  • Bristol 24, Number 29, Mar. 2003
  • Montgomery 23, Number 30, May 2003
  • Victoria 18, Number 31, July 2003
  • Bristol 35.5 Number 32, September, 2003
  • Eastward Ho 31, Number 33, November, 2003
  • Ericson 29, Number 34, January 2004
  • Watkins 29, Number 36, May 2004
  • Spencer 35, Number 38, September 2004
  • Pacific Seacraft/Crealock 37, Number 39, November 2004
  • Cheoy Lee 32, Number 40, January 2005
  • Tayana 37, Number 41, March 2005
  • Bristol 29.9, Number 43, July 2005
  • Cape Dory 25, Number 45, November 2005
  • Lazy Jack 32, Number 46, January 2006
  • Alberg 30, Number 47, March 2006
  • Ranger 28, Number 50, September 2006
  • Allegra 24, Number 51, November 2006
  • Finisterre’s sister, Number 52, January 2007
  • Islander 30, Number 53, March 2007
  • Jeanneau Trinidad, Number 54, May 2007
  • Hunter 28.5, Number 55, July 2007
  • C&C 27, Number 58, January 2008
  • J/40, Number 59, March 2008
  • Seafarer 34, Number 60, May 2008
  • John Guzzwell’s Dolly, Number 61, July 2008
  • Tanzer 31, Number 62, September 2008
  • Cal 36, Number 63, November 2008
  • Tartan 37, Number 64, January 2009
  • Pacific Seacraft 25, Number 65, March 2009
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Review boats

  • Albin Vega, Number 5, March 1999
  • Bristol Channel Cutter, Number 6, May 1999
  • Cal 20, Number 7, July 1999
  • Contessa 26, Number 8, Sept. 1999
  • Pacific Seacraft Flicka, Number 9, Nov. 1999
  • International Folkboat, Number 10, Jan. 2000
  • Pacific Seacraft 25, Number 11, Mar. 2000
  • Pearson Triton, Number 12, May 2000
  • Southern Cross 31, Number 13, July 2000
  • Westsail 32, Number 14, Sept. 2000
  • Alberg 30, Number 15, Nov. 2000
  • Allied Seawind II, Number 16, Jan. 2001
  • Bristol 27, Number 17, Mar. 2001
  • 4 sailing tenders, Number 17, Mar. 2001
  • Cape Dory 25D, Number 18, May 2001
  • Catalina 27, Number 19, July 2001
  • Baba 40, Number 20, Sept. 2001
  • Dana 24, Number 21, Nov. 2001
  • Cal 40, Number 22, Jan. 2002
  • Falmouth Cutter 22, Number 23, Mar. 2002
  • Freedom 33, Number 24, May 2002
  • Ericson 35, Number 25, July 2002
  • Frances/Morris 26, Number 26, Sept. 2002
  • Cascade 29, Number 27, Nov. 2002
  • Contessa 32, Number 29, Mar. 2003
  • Nicholson 31, Number 30, May 2003
  • Santana 35, Number 31, July 2003
  • Nonsuch 26, Number 32, September, 2003
  • Cape George 38 Number 33, November, 2003
  • Pacific Seacraft 25, Number 35, March 2004
  • PDQ 32 and 36, Number 35, March 2004
  • Willard Horizon 30 motorsailer, Number 37, July 2004
  • Corsair 24, Number 38, September 2004
  • Pearson Vanguard, Number 39, November 2004
  • Canadian Sailcraft 36, Number 40, January 2005
  • C&C 33, Number 41, March 2005
  • Aloha 32, Number 42, May 2005
  • Whitby 42, Number 44, September 2005
  • Pearson 28-2, Number 44, September 2005
  • Tartan 30, Number 45, November 2005
  • Islander Freeport 36, Number 46, January 2006
  • Seafarer 30, Number 47, March 2006
  • Columbia 33 and 36, Number 47, March 2006
  • Newport 30, Number 48, May 2006
  • Nonsuch 30, Number 49, July 2006
  • Searunner 31, Number 50, September 2006
  • Islander 28, Number 51, November 2006
  • Irwin Citation 31, Number 52, January 2007
  • Tanzer 7.5, Number 52, January 2007
  • J/30, Number 53, March 2007
  • O’Day 272, Number 53, March 2007
  • Pearson 36, Number 54, May 2007
  • Allmand 31, Number 55, July 2007
  • Contessa 35, Number 56, September 2007
  • Cal 30, Number 57, November 2007
  • Catalina 30, Number 57, November 2007
  • Pearson 28-1, Number 58, January 2008
  • Nightwind 35, Number 58, January 2008
  • Monsun 31, Number 59, March 2008
  • Chris-Craft Capri 30, Number 59, March 2008
  • Island Packet 27, Number 60, May 2008
  • S2 8.6, Number 61, July 2008
  • Ericson, Number 62, September 2008
  • Hughes-Columbia 31, Number 62, September 2008
  • Tartan 37, Number 64, January 2008
  • O’Day 28, Number 64, January 2008
  • Compact craft, Number 65, March 2009
  • Tartan 3000, Number 65, March 2009
  • Grampian 26, Number 65, March 2009
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Trailersailer reviews

  • San Juan 21, Number 29, Mar. 2003
  • Rob Roy 23, Number 30, May 2003
  • South Coast 22, Number 31, July 2003
  • Com-Pac 23, Number 32, September, 2003
  • Chrysler 22, Number 33, November, 2003
  • O’Day 23, Number 34, January 2004
  • Sirius 21, Number 35, March 2004
  • Wild Wind 20, Number 36, May 2004
  • Precision 23, Number 37, July 2004
  • Nimble 24, Number 37, July 2004
  • MacGregor Venture 25, Number 39, November 2004
  • American 23, Number 41, March 2005
  • Rhodes 22, Number 42, May 2005
  • Drascombe Lugger, Number 43, July 2005
  • Yankee Dolphin, Number 44, September 2005
  • Seaward 22, Number 45, November 2005
  • Freedom 25, Number 46, January 2006
  • San Francisco Pelican, Number 48, May 2006
  • Hughes 25, Number 49, July 2006
  • Paceship PY23, Number 50, September 2006
  • Yamaha 25, Number 54, May 2007
  • Pearson Ensign, Number 56, September 2007
  • Herreshoff America catboat, Number 58, January 2008
  • D&M 22, Number 62, September 2008
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Refits

  • Restoration of a Bristol 27, Number 6, May 1999
  • New mast for an old cat, Number 7, July 1999
  • Restoration of an Alberg 30, Number 10, Jan. 2000
  • Restoration of an Allied Seabreeze (35), Number 11, Mar. 2000
  • Restoration of a Pearson 26, Number 12, May 2000
  • Restoration of a San Juan 24, Number 13, July 2000
  • Com-Pac 23 refit, Number 14, Sept. 2000
  • Cape Dory Typhoon refit, Number 15, Nov. 2000
  • Getting an Ontario 32 ready for blue water, Number 16, Jan. 2001
  • Cape Dory 27 refit (part 1), Number 16, Jan. 2001
  • Cape Dory 27 refit (part 2), Number 17, Mar. 2001
  • Pearson Triton bluewater refit, Number 18, May 2001
  • Chris-Craft Capri 30, Number 18, May 2001
  • Mustang, Rod Stephens’ New York 32, Number 19, July 2001
  • Marshall Sanderling, Number 20, Sept. 2001
  • Alberg Corinthian, Number 20, Sept. 2001
  • MacGregor Venture Newport, Number 21, Nov. 2001
  • Bayfield 25, Number 25, July 2002
  • Hinckley Pilot 35, Number 25, July 2002
  • Pearson 26, Number 26, Sept. 2002
  • Catalina 36, Number 27, Nov. 2002
  • Restoring Renee, Number 28, Jan. 2003
  • Plastic sheathing for Ulysses, Number 29, Mar. 2003
  • Chrysler S-27, Number 30, May 2003
  • Teak Lady, Number 31, July 2003
  • Improbable, Number 32, September, 2003
  • Hinckley 38, Number 33, November, 2003
  • Alden Challenger, Number 34, January 2004
  • MacGregor Venture Newport 23, Number 35, March 2004
  • Alden woodie, Number 36, May 2004
  • Westsail 42, Number 36, May 2004
  • Venture MacGregor 222, Number 40, January 2005
  • Cheoy Lee Pedrick 41, Number 40, January 2005
  • Dave Martin’s Cal 25, Number 40, January 2005
  • Marshall Sanderling, Number 41, March 2005
  • Morgan 34, Number 42, May 2005
  • Nicholson 31, Part 1, Number 44, September 2005
  • Nicholson 31, Part 2, Number 45, November 2005
  • Paceship Westwind 24, Number 46, January 2006
  • Cape Dory Typhoon, Number 47, March 2006
  • Scorpio 35, Number 48, May 2006
  • Pearson 36, Number 49, July 2006
  • Rebirth of Maruska, a Pearson 365, Number 49, July 2006
  • Rebirth of Maruska, Number 50, September 2006
  • Rebirth of Maruska, Number 51, November 2006
  • Pearson Triton, Number 51, November 2006
  • Chrysler 22, Number 52, January 2007
  • Kittiwake 23, Number 53, March 2007
  • Cape Cod Catboat (built new), Number 56, September 2007
  • Ericson Cruising 31, Number 61, July 2008
  • Pearson Ariel hull #1, Number 64, January 2009
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    Sailing 101

    • Depth Sounders 101, Number 31, July 2003
    • Marine-Band 101, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Alternators 101, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Diesel Engines 101, Number 34, January 2004
    • GPS 101, Number 35, March 2004
    • Steering Systems 101, Number 36, May 2004
    • Fiberglass 101, Number 37, July 2004
    • Seacocks 101, Number 38, September 2004
    • Bilge Pumps 101, Number 39, November 2004
    • Shaft Log 101, Number 40, January 2005
    • Chart Plotters 101, Number 41, March 2005
    • Binoculars 101, Number 42, May 2005
    • Radar 101, Number 43, July 2005
    • Rope 101, Number 44, September 2005
    • Nautical Compass 101, Number 45, November 2005
    • Solar Panels 101, Number 46, January 2006
    • Galley Stoves 101, Number 47, March 2006
    • Nautical Time 101, Number 48, May 2006
    • Mainsail Handling 101, Number 49, July 2006
    • Cabin Heaters 101, Number 50, September 2006
    • Iron Wind 101, Number 51, November 2006
    • Standing Rigging 101, Number 52, January 2007
    • Reefing and Furling Jibs 101, Number 53, March 2007
    • Anchor Sentinels 101, Number 54, May 2007
    • Wind Terminology 101, Number 55, July 2007
    • Fire Extinguishers 101, Number 56, September 2007
    • Docklines 101, Number 57, November 2007
    • EPIRBs, PLBs, SARTs, Number 58, January 2008
    • Fume Detectors, Number 59, March 2008
    • Electronic Lifesavers, Number 60, May 2008
    • Bronze & Brass 101, Number 61, July 2008
    • Inverters 101, Number 62, September 2008
    • Anchor Lights 101, Number 63, November 2008
    • Signaling for Help 101, Number 64, January 2009
    • Shorepower Adapters 101, Number 65, March 2009
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    Sails

    • Sailbrokers, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Vang/preventer, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Roller furling vs. bags on deck, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • New sails for good old boats, Number 7, July 1999
    • Riding sails, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Whisker poles, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Buying new sails, Number 13, July 2000
    • Advantages of the cutter rig, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Joys of the club-footed jib, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Jibs by the names and numbers, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Furling systems, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Two headsails or one (sloops and cutters), Number 39, November 2004
    • Sail plans, Number 41, March 2005
    • Fearless foresheets, Number 48, May 2006
    • Mainsail Handling 101, Number 49, July 2006
    • Sloop sailing with one sail, Number 53, March 2007
    • Respecting the furler, Number 54, May 2007
    • Taming the boom with off-center vangs, Number 59, March 2008
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    Engines

    • Atomic 4, Number 1, June 1998
    • Wet exhaust and other marine exhausts, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Repowering, replacing your diesel (part 1), Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Repowering, replacing your diesel (part 2), Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • The poor sailor’s diesel installation, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Electric propulsion, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Long-shaft conversion, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Repowering, Part 1: the decisions, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Repowering, Part 2: replacing the engine, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Inside outboard, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Cleaning out the Atomic 4, Number 31, July 2003
    • Doctoring the outboard, Number 35, March 2004
    • Universal love (falling in love with an engine), Number 36, May 2004
    • Two-stroke vs. four-stroke, Number 37, July 2004
    • Choosing an engine/how much power, Number 37, July 2004
    • Whisper’s unique prop placement, Number 48, May 2006
    • Installing an inboard where none has been, Number 50, September 2006
    • Is it wise to put an inboard diesel in a small boat, Number 50, September 2006
    • Iron Wind 101, Number 51, November 2006
    • Avoiding engine failure in rough seas, Number 52, January 2007
    • Exhaust ingenuity, Number 54, May 2007
    • Engine lubrication, Number 55, July 2007
    • Engine coolants, Number 56, September 2007
    • Losing engine coolant, Number 59, March 2008
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    Systems

    • Through-hulls and marine metals, Number 1, June 1998
    • Repair of fuel, waste, and water tanks, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Fuel and water filters, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Safe shorepower, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Standing rigging, Number 6, May 1999
    • Advantages of tillers, Number 6, May 1999
    • New swageless fitting, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Through-hulls, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • EPIRBs, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Problems with the sea chest, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Rudder tubes, Number 18, May 2001
    • Low-voltage problems, Number 18, May 2001
    • Sea anchors and drogues, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Sanitary systems, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Stuffing boxes, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Cutless bearings, Number 24, May 2002
    • Windvane steering, Number 24, May 2002
    • Cruising rigs, Number 25, July 2002
    • Propeller options, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Ohm’s law, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Trailer sailing begins with “trailer,” Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Troubleshooting simplified, Number 31, July 2003
    • Fire protection, Number 31, July 2003
    • Autopilots, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Wind generators, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Cordage, Number 42, May 2005
    • Practical boat binoculars, Number 43, July 2005
    • Biodiesel for sailors, Number 43, July 2005
    • Weather basics, Number 45, November 2005
    • Captain Voss and the sea anchor, Number 45, November 2005
    • Standing rigging, Number 46, January 2006
    • Anchoring rules, Number 46, January 2006
    • Marine radar, Number 47, March 2006
    • Rethinking the head, Number 47, March 2006
    • Systems that work, Number 47, March 2006
    • Dealing with propane, Number 49, July 2006
    • Adjusting your standing rigging, Number 50, September 2006
    • Anchor windlass installation, Number 51, November 2006
    • Raincatchers, Number 52, January 2007
    • Mooring systems, Number 53, March 2007
    • Navigation lights, Number 53, March 2007
    • Inexpensive electrical system, Number 57, November 2007
    • Avoiding steering problems, Number 60, May 2008
    • Methods for carrying the dinghy, Number 60, May 2008
    • Good old electrical system, Number 60, May 2008
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    Materials, design, and construction

    • Focus on aluminum and steel yachts, Number 7, July 1999
    • Yacht design formulas, Number 7, July 1999
    • Helm balance, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Boat stability, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Fiberglass production overview, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Advantages and repair of wooden boats, Number 12, May 2000
    • How rating rules shaped design of good old boats, Number 12, May 2000
    • Keel design, Number 13, July 2000
    • Wooden boat construction, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Holland’s Boeier yachts, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Aesthetics of sailboat design, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Capsize: What causes it and what can you do to prevent it, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Skipjacks, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Schooners, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • The fore-and-aft rig, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • The Metal Boat Society, Number 18, May 2001
    • Shoal draft, Number 19, July 2001
    • Metal corrosion, part 1, Number 19, July 2001
    • Metal corrosion, part 2, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Resistance in yachts, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Tartan 33 and the Scheel keel, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • The Viking yacht, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Monterey boats, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Hull Form, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Bowsprits, bumpkins, and belaying pins, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Interpreting lines drawings, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Deadeyes, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Displacement, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Rudders, skegs, and spades, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Scantling rules, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Motorsailers, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • The double fin advantage, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Recognizing quality craftsmanship, Number 30, May 2003
    • Interior layout, Number 31, July 2003
    • Comfort Ratio, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Center cockpits and pilothouses, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Building a skipjack, Number 34, January 2004
    • Berth design, Number 34, January 2004
    • Replacing a boom, Number 35, March 2004
    • Galley design, Number 35, March 2004
    • Rigging terminals, Number 36, May 2004
    • Cabin and dining area design, Number 36, May 2004
    • Moisture meters, Number 36, May 2004
    • Gandy Dancer dinghy, Number 39, November 2004
    • Sealants and adhesives, Number 39, November 2004
    • Teak mystique, Number 40, January 2005
    • Heat-shrink hose clamp test, Number 41, March 2005
    • Planning a head, Number 42, May 2005
    • Surviving capsize, Number 43, July 2005
    • Cabot 36 comeback, Number 44, September 2005
    • Marine corrosion, Part 1, Number 44, September 2005
    • Marine corrosion, Part 2, Number 45, November 2005
    • Pilot rails, Number 47, March 2006
    • Surface-mounted ports, Number 47, March 2006
    • Deciphering an HIN, Number 47, March 2006
    • The Spray and other circumnavigators, Number 49, July 2006
    • Four compromises in yacht design, Number 52, January 2007
    • Taking the ground, Number 53, March 2007
    • The schooner rig, Number 54, May 2007
    • A bluewater-capable yacht, Part 1, Number 55, July 2007
    • A bluewater-capable yacht, Part 2, Number 56, September 2007
    • A bluewater-capable yacht, Part 3, Number 57, November 2007
    • Wooden boat revival, Part 1, Number 57, November 2007
    • Wooden boat revival, Part 2, Number 58, January 2008
    • Vacuum bagging, Number 58, January 2008
    • Seakindliness, Number 62, September 2008
    • Workboat influence on boat design, Number 63, November 2008
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    Maintenance and upgrades

    • Rubrail revival, Number 1, June 1998
    • Deck delamination, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Blister repair (part 1), Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Mildew wars, Number 6, May 1999
    • Do-it-yourself rigging, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Replacing your ports, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Blister repair (part 2), Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Building your own holding tanks, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Bottom paints, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Heating and cooling your boat, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Sealants, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Installing an anchor windlass, Number 13, July 2000
    • Faux teak decks, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • An aluminum toerail for an old racer, Number 18, May 2001
    • Rudder renewal, Number 18, May 2001
    • Fitting bronze portlights, Number 19, July 2001
    • Stanchion repair, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Build a leakproof classic hatch, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Painting the topsides, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Painting the deck, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Head maintenance, Number 24, May 2002
    • Replacing a tiller with a wheel, Number 30, May 2003
    • Changes to accommodate aging bodies, Number 30, May 2003
    • Winch maintenance, Number 30, May 2003
    • Portlight replacement, Number 31, July 2003
    • Water tank to chain locker conversion, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Paneling the overhead, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Building a hard-top dodger, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Dutchman refit, Number 34, January 2004
    • Cockpit grating, Number 35, March 2004
    • Engine access and recessed sinkboard, Number 35, March 2004
    • Emergency tillers, Number 36, May 2004
    • Replacing a fuel tank, Number 36, May 2004
    • Choosing fabric for cushions, Number 37, July 2004
    • Preventing leaks and drips, Number 38, September 2004
    • Replacing the sole and making new ballast, Number 38, September 2004
    • Lightweight floor covering comes in cans, Number 39, November 2004
    • Replacing a teak deck, Number 41, March 2005
    • Adding a deck-wash system, Number 41, March 2005
    • Dinette conversion, Number 41, March 2005
    • Brightwork, Number 42, May 2005
    • Portlight replacement, Number 42, May 2005
    • Blister repair, Number 42, May 2005
    • Building a boom gallows, Number 43, July 2005
    • Fixing a corroded mast, Number 44, September 2005
    • Making a new mahogany-and-holly sole, Number 44, September 2005
    • Filling a fiberglass hole, Number 45, November 2005
    • Building a big bed in the main cabin, Number 45, November 2005
    • Equipping a boat for solo voyaging, Number 46, January 2006
    • Converting a quarter berth to a cockpit locker, Number 46, January 2006
    • Building a hard dodger, Number 48, May 2006
    • Fixing a sticky rudder, Number 49, July 2006
    • All-purpose settee berth, Number 49, July 2006
    • Evolution of a cruising boat, Part 1, Number 49, July 2006
    • Evolution of a cruising boat, Part 2, Number 50, September 2006
    • Improved dorades, Number 50, September 2006
    • Improving a dinette table, Number 51, November 2006
    • Classy electrical panel, Number 51, November 2006
    • Star cracks, Number 52, January 2007
    • Improving stowage spaces, Number 52, January 2007
    • Emergency portlight covers, Number 53, March 2007
    • Redo your non-skid, Number 56, September 2007
    • Winter tarps and boat canopies, Number 56, September 2007
    • Improved hull liners, Number 56, September 2007
    • Settee and table conversion, Number 57, November 2007
    • Installing an inside shower, Number 57, November 2007
    • Hull insulation, Number 58, January 2008
    • Winch maintenance, Number 59, March 2008
    • Rig inspection and maintenance, Number 59, March 2008
    • Choosing the right antifoulant, Number 59, March 2008
    • Painting your boat, Number 62, September 2008
    • Applying bottom paint, Number 62, September 2008
    • Practical uses for twin backstays, Number 62, September 2008
    • Getting the prop off, Number 62, September 2008
    • Fixing a Cutless bearing, Number 62, September 2008
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    Boatbuying

    • What to look for when buying an older boat, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Is fiberglass forever?, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Buying, financing, and insuring good old boats, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Choosing dinghies, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Choosing oars, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Affordable boat: partnerships, basics, and careful buying (Tartan 34C), Number 6, May 1999
    • Pros and cons of traditional and inflatable dinghies, Number 12, May 2000
    • Are sailboats an investment?, Number 12, May 2000
    • Finding used cruising multihulls, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • 9 steps to boat ownership, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Prepping your boat for sale, Number 25, July 2002
    • Five-year plan for boat refits, Number 25, July 2002
    • Small is better, Number 30, May 2003
    • Choosing a trailerable boat, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Search for the right boat, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Finding the right cruiser, Number 33, November, 2003
    • In search of a boat, Number 34, January 2004
    • Chasing dreams, Number 34, January 2004
    • Choosing the right boat, Number 35, March 2004
    • Hal Roth on choosing affordable boats, Number 38, September 2004
    • Dinghy dilemma (Porta-Bote and Folbot), Number 40, January 2005
    • Confessions of a bottom feeder, Number 48, May 2006
    • Smart boat-buying, Number 52, January 2007
    • How to buy and sell on eBay, Number 53, March 2007
    • Taken for a ride on eBay, Number 53, March 2007
    • Portland Pudgy, Number 54, May 2007
    • Are brokers necessary, Number 54, May 2007
    • The joy of rowing, Number 55, July 2007
    • The vibe factor, Number 56, September 2007
    • WaterTender, a tender for cruisers, Number 60, May 2008
    • Long-distance boatbuying, Number 60, May 2008
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    Other tech

    • Nautical photographer, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • How we keep time (and why), Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Time out (precise time telling), Number 19, July 2001
    • Point/Counterpoint: Essential cruising gear, Number 34, January 2004
    • Our magnetic earth, Number 34, January 2004
    • Tides, Number 32, September, 2003
    • The miracle overhead, Number 48, May 2006
    • Moonglow, Number 50, September 2006
    • Satelliltes for sailors, Number 55, July 2007
    • Check your instrument panel, Number 58, January 2008
    • The Big Boat Rule, Number 58, January 2008
    • Extending your range, Number 63, November 2008
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    History articles

    • Birth of the Valiant, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • History of the Allied Boat Company, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Pearson era and the birth of fiberglass, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Tahitiana (a steel classic), Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Birth of fiberglass boats, Number 13, July 2000
    • History of the Cheoy Lee Company, Number 13, July 2000
    • Catalina Yachts, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Cherubini Hunters, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • The halcyon days of auxiliary power, Number 18, May 2001
    • History of the Columbia Yachts, Number 24, May 2002
    • C&C Yachts, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Hallberg-Rassy Company, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Chris-Craft sailboats, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Sabre Yachts, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Tartan Yachts, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Yacht Constructors (Cascade Yachts), Number 34, January 2004
    • Camper & Nicholsons, Number 37, July 2004
    • Com-Pac Yachts, Hutchins Company, Number 40, January 2005
    • Island Packet Yachts and Bob Johnson, Number 43, July 2005
    • Pacific Seacraft, Number 48, May 2006
    • Trekka makes a comeback, Number 50, September 2006
    • The Clark Boat Company, Number 58, January 2008
    • A glance astern (Dave and Jaja Martin), Number 61, July 2008
    • 50 years (Brewer on how yachts have changed), Number 61, July 2008
    • Universal Atomic 4, Number 64, January 2009
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    Profiles

    • Ted Brewer, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Sailboat model builder, Tom Thomas, Number 5, March 1999
    • Two men who are preserving the classics, Number 6, May 1999
    • Sailing women role models, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Tami Ashcraft, Number 12, May 2000
    • Cyber saints, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Retiring? No. Three exceptional sailors, Number 18, May 2001
    • Three female sailing writers, Number 19, July 2001
    • Olin Stephens, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Carl Alberg, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • David Dean, The Boat Shop, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • George O’Day, Number 24, May 2002
    • Thomas Gillmer, Number 25, July 2002
    • Blondie Hasler, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Gary Mull, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Brion Toss, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • John Vigor, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Mark Ellis, Number 30, May 2003
    • Bill Crealock, Number 31, July 2003
    • Bill Garder, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Bruce Kirby, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Karen Thorndike, Number 34, January 2004
    • Ian Farrier, Number 35, March 2004
    • Lyle Hess, Number 36, May 2004
    • Bill Lee, Number 37, July 2004
    • Garry Hoyt, Number 38, September 2004
    • Alex Tilley and his boat, Number 39, November 2004
    • Charley Morgan, Number 41, March 2005
    • Hal and Margaret Roth, Number 42, May 2005
    • Dave Martin on his world travels, Number 43, July 2005
    • Lin and Larry Pardey, Number 43, July 2005
    • Murray Davis, Number 45, November 2005
    • Dave Martin, Number 45, November 2005
    • Philip Rhodes, Number 46, January 2006
    • Tim Lackey (Mr. Renovation), Number 46, January 2006
    • Will Lesh builder of model sailboats, Number 48, May 2006
    • Bill Tripp, Number 51, November 2006
    • Beattie Purcell of Catalina Yachts, Number 52, January 2007
    • Allan Nye Scott, Number 55, July 2007
    • Clarke Ryder, Number 60, May 2008
    • Good Old Boat founders Karen Larson and Jerry Powlas, Number 61, July 2008
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    Good old vendors

    • Sailrite, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Moyer Marine, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Three-minute boat, the Walker Bay dinghy, Number 7, July 1999
    • Classic Sailboat Customer Service, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Marine Exchange and other consignment shops, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Bristol Bronze, Number 12, May 2000
    • South Shore Yachts, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Matella Manufacturing, Number 19, July 2001
    • Chris Bauer and Bauteck, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Ken Gebhart and Celestaire, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Chesapeake Light Craft, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Yves Gelinas, Cape Horn Marine Products, Number 30, May 2003
    • Alpenglow Marine Lights, Number 35, March 2004
    • Yager Sails and Canvas, Number 36, May 2004
    • Bingham Boat Works, Number 43, July 2005
    • Torresen Marine, Number 45, November 2005
    • Cruising Solutions, Number 51, November 2006
    • Samson Ropes, Number 52, January 2007
    • The Rescuers (Bone Yard Boats and Wooden Boat Rescue Foundation), Number 57, November 2007
    • Hilmark Boats, Number 59, March 2008
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    How-to articles

    • Onboard communication, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Proper flag etiquette, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Bahamian-style anchoring, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Anodizing, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Flopper stopper, Number 6, May 1999
    • Chip logs and lead lines, Number 6, May 1999
    • The sailor’s medical bag and creative ways to face medical emergencies at sea, Number 7, July 1999
    • How GPS works, Number 7, July 1999
    • Renaming your boat; The Black Box Theory, Number 7, July 1999
    • The poor man’s windlass, Number 7, July 1999
    • Chafing gear, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Climbing the mast, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Pushpit seats, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Removing immovable objects, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Building a stitch-and-glue dinghy, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Varnish instructions beyond the label, Number 12, May 2000
    • Should you sail with the transmission in or out of gear, Number 12, May 2000
    • Conserving water aboard, Number 13, July 2000
    • Boat deliveries/transport by land and sea, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Nautical photography (part 1), Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Nautical photography (part 2), Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Shooting photos for publication in sailing magazines, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Trailering your boat, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Love song to a tot (cabin heater), Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Single-handed mast stepping, Number 18, May 2001
    • Extend your sailing season, Number 18, May 2001
    • Small-budget cruising, Number 19, July 2001
    • Bubbler and agitation systems, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Close encounters with whales, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • What happens when the Coast Guard boards your boat, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Repairing your blocks, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Applying vinyl lettering, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Preparing for the big blow, Number 24, May 2002
    • Just in case (spares you need), Number 24, May 2002
    • Simplify your circuits, Number 25, July 2002
    • Preparations for cruising Baja, (part 1), Number 25, July 2002
    • Preparations for cruising Baja, (part 2), Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Hard dodger, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Building a wooden hatch, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Stern tube replacement, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Sewing machine conversion, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Curing leaky portlights, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • All about boat cleaners, Number 30, May 2003
    • The art of rowing, Number 30, May 2003
    • Forecasting weather, Number 31, July 2003
    • Boat canvas basics (handrail covers), Number 31, July 2003
    • Nesting dinghy, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Solving a diesel mystery, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Finding the right trailer, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Fitting a tripline, Number 35, March 2004
    • Brightwork, Number 35, March 2004
    • Insulated companionway flap, Number 36, May 2004
    • Wires: dressed for success, Number 36, May 2004
    • Marlinspike seamanship, Number 36, May 2004
    • Replacing the cabin sole, Number 37, July 2004
    • Adapting a light with red LEDs, Number 37, July 2004
    • Fighting fire, Number 37, July 2004
    • Figuring out electrical shorts, Number 37, July 2004
    • Restoring non-skid with Treadmaster, Number 38, September 2004
    • Restoring non-skid with Durabak-18, Number 38, September 2004
    • Using radar, Number 38, September 2004
    • Checklists for trailersailors, Number 38, September 2004
    • Winter boat enclosure, Number 39, November 2004
    • Making a lifeboat from a Fatty Knees dinghy, Number 39, November 2004
    • Cruising bit by bit, Number 39, November 2004
    • Splicing and whipping three-strand, Number 40, January 2005
    • Splicing double-braid, Number 40, January 2005
    • Rerigging the boat and painting the spars, Number 40, January 2005
    • Painting aluminum spars, Number 40, January 2005
    • Signal mirrors, Number 40, January 2005
    • Building the Catnapper, Number 41, March 2005
    • Cruising with pets, Number 42, May 2005
    • Selecting a surveyor, Number 42, May 2005
    • Low-cost outfitting, Number 44, September 2005
    • LED projects, Number 44, September 2005
    • When the engine quits, Number 44, September 2005
    • The master list, Number 45, November 2005
    • A boat’s emergency supplies, Number 46, January 2006
    • Thunderstorms, Number 47, March 2006
    • Dealing with drawbridges, Number 47, March 2006
    • Apparent wind, Number 47, March 2006
    • Building an onboard greenhouse, Number 48, May 2006
    • Navigating locks, Number 49, July 2006
    • Seasickness prevention, Number 51, November 2006
    • Replacing chainplates, Number 51, November 2006
    • Making rope mats, Number 51, November 2006
    • Rope-to-chain splices, Number 52, January 2007
    • Applying boat name graphics, Number 53, March 2007
    • Making a thread grabber, Number 53, March 2007
    • Dealing with current, Number 53, March 2007
    • Three ways to fix dodger windows, Number 53, March 2007
    • Replacing a bow trim casting, Number 54, May 2007
    • Making a flexible floor grating, Number 54, May 2007
    • Insulating the hull, Number 55, July 2007
    • Tying the highwayman’s cutaway knot, Number 55, July 2007
    • Dockside air conditioning, Number 55, July 2007
    • Carving a nameboard, Number 56, September 2007
    • Sailing off the anchor, Number 58, January 2008
    • Converting the quarter berth, Number 59, March 2008
    • Chainplate restoration, Number 60, May 2008
    • Make links that fit, Number 60, May 2008
    • Make your own davits, Number 60, May 2008
    • Produce DVDs of your cruising, Number 60, May 2008
    • Stern-rail seats, Number 62, September 2008
    • Picking up buoys, Number 63, November 2008
    • Adding holes in your hull, Number 63, November 2008
    • Installing a fishfinder depth sounder, Number 63, November 2008
    • Making your own dinghy chaps, Number 63, November 2008
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    Galley life

    • Life without a cooler, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Pressure cooking, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Stove fuels and baking on stovetop, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Stovetop cooking: Welsh cakes, Number 19, July 2001
    • One-pot cooking (stews), Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Harvesting the bounty of the seas, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Drying foods onboard, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Preparing shrimp, crab, and lobster, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Catching and preparing fish, Number 25, July 2002
    • Provisioning, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Canning, Number 31, July 2003
    • The trailersailer’s galley, Number 37, July 2004
    • Solar cooking aboard, Number 41, March 2005
    • Canning meat for cruising, Number 46, January 2006
    • When the lettuce is gone, Number 48, May 2006
    • Long-distance cheeses, Number 49, July 2006
    • Baking bread aboard, Number 55, July 2007
    • Fridge-less cruising, Number 63, November 2008
    • Clean sweetly with essential oils, Number 65, March 2009
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    Simple solutions

    • Make your own valve-spring compressor, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Making a hard-bottom inflatable for less than $600, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Dodger handholds, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Make your own lazy-jacks, Number 19, July 2001
    • Converting small bunks to big ones, Number 19, July 2001
    • Breakproof tillers, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Wedging the mast, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Decimals to fractions, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • A hurricane-proof mooring, a dockside shop, defeating hatch drips, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Threading a line through the mast, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Keeping the birds off your boat, raising the waterline, Number 24, May 2002
    • Single-line docking, check those vents, Number 25, July 2002
    • Instant chart plotter, guardian angel, custom rubbing strakes, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Mast climbing, finding extra space, lashing the tiller, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Folding a bike, heaving to, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Advanced swigging, adding deck vents, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Anchor rode bag, creating “faux bronze,” Number 30, May 2003
    • Ventilated shelves, gastronavigation, a composting head, Number 31, July 2003
    • Accessible bilge pump, shower solution, plotting tools, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Winch power, update on Trex, exhaust blowout, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Armored portlights, Vern’s hatch improvement, Number 34, January, 2004
    • Deck repair, automatic fog horn, Number 35,March, 2004
    • Screen bags, simply clean, Number 36, May 2004
    • Springing the rode, electrical tips, fixing leaky ports, trailer tongue extender, Number 37, July 2004
    • Winter cover, Concordia seatbacks, navigation instruments to make yourself, Number 38, September 2004
    • Delamination repair, extra counter space, handy new tool: Clamptite, Number 39, November 2004
    • Winch switch meltdown, knife with the curious handle, dinghy keel extension, Number 40, January 2005
    • Split-rail fence, toggle hitch, engine soundproofing, Number 41, March 2005
    • Better mast step, digital marketplace, Number 42, May 2005
    • Quick quillows, compression brace, Number 43, July 2005
    • Reliable electrical connectors, Number 44, September 2005
    • New cockpit hatch, bow sculling, Number 45, November 2005
    • Kedging and warping, Number 46, January 2006
    • Le Tonkinois, bilge pump cycle counter, mast winch handle holder, Number 47, March 2006
    • New sun cover for a roller furler, the admiralty hitch, Number 48, May 2006
    • Build your own cradle, downsized outboard, Number 49, July 2006
    • Heaving line, faux fridge, Number 50, September 2006
    • Securing fastenings, better bilge access, Number 51, November 2006
    • Lifeline cushions, restoring luster to your deck, Number 52, January 2007
    • Condensation control, Number 53, March 2007
    • Rudder stops, the jug sling or hackamore knot, Number 54, May 2007
    • Fuel can caddy, fold-up galley shelf, Number 55, July 2007
    • Cockpit floorboards, mainsail maintenance, Number 56, September 2007
    • Getting back aboard, cheap varnish scraping, Number 57, November 2007
    • Nitro-meals, measuring small epoxy batches, Number 58, January 2008
    • Matching new wood to old, sailtrack lubricator, Number 59, March 2008
    • Adding the smell of sweet cedar, Number 60, May 2008
    • Water tank sight-level gauge, removing sealants and adhesives, Number 62, September 2008
    • Keeping varnish fresh, Number 63, November 2008
    • Make your dinghy hold its own, Number 64, January 2009
    • Taming the jigsaw, Number 65, March 2009
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    Quick and easy

    • Windscoop, freshwater engine flush, and whisker pole chocks, Number 13, July 2000
    • Awning, salvaging a rusty anchor, and a stowable dining table, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Companionway hatch screens, companionway hatches, Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Dinghy rack, toilet seat hinge saver, oar refit, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Dockside air conditioning, anchoring without a centerline cleat, port latches, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Fiddle rope, mast leak, windless sailing, brass sea rail, Number 18, May 2001
    • Forward hatch ventilation, freeing stuck valves, enlarging the cockpit table, using a bosun’s chair for climbing aboard, Number 19, July 2001
    • Hatch improvements, a makeshift cutting tool, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Oarlocks, oar holders, leaky engine hatch gaskets and portlights, lid holder system, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Anchors aweigh, clay saves the day, spare tiller, companionway cutting board, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Holding tank gauge, removing a frozen hose, solar cockpit lights, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Inexpensive telltale, overboard ladder, rubrail insert, Number 24, May 2002
    • Chock treatment, nearly foul-proof cleats, beware of white, tender control, shorepower cover, Number 25, July 2002
    • Using a fenderboard, sail covers, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Engine jack, fender covers, good goo, dodger window replacement, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Make a boarding gate, removable taillight assembly, Number 28, January 2003
    • Ditch kits, ice boxes, soda blasting hulls, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Outboard motor hoist, Some favorites: Weems & Plath GPS Plotter, Boye Boat Knife, and Weekend’R Deluxe bags, Number 30, May 2003
    • Custom GPS mount, double-duty divider, runaway plug, cruising trashcans, Number 31, July 2003
    • Emergency starting button, hard-body winch covers, handyman’s handbag, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Making fast, fixing leaks, using your noodle, reeving a new halyard, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Toolkit, LED light, Number 34, January, 2004
    • Unseen hazard, impeller access, fixing plastic scratches, making a jib downhaul, Number 35,March, 2004
    • Boxed lunch, easier haul-outs, improved spigots, bung trick, Number 36, May 2004
    • Dripless ice, clever mounting for a gimballed light, Number 37, July 2004
    • Boltropes and tracks, air filter for vacuum dust, Number 38, September 2004
    • Got chamois?, hot melt solution, rail mounts for solar panels, Number 39, November 2004
    • Hatch screen, adding a shower, Number 41, March 2005
    • Traditional boathook, special needs boat card, Number 42, May 2005
    • Extra storage, knife block, concentric holes, double fenders, pushpit rail, Number 43, July 2005
    • Vehicle recovery strap, bolster cushion storage, cure for mast rattle, Number 44, September 2005
    • Relocating auxiliary controls, Number 45, November 2005
    • New cushion covers, high bilge warning, GPS holder, Number 46, January 2006
    • Helping hand on the tiller, bagging fruit flies, sheared stud success, repelling no-see-ums, Number 47, March 2006
    • Tires as fenders, spreader guards, SplicingNut, Number 48, May 2006
    • Curing anchor line chafe, tool leash, halyard chocks, Number 49, July 2006
    • Disk stowage, furler fixer, protection from the elements, extra seat, forgotten knot, Number 50, September 2006
    • Stowaway rubrail, dinghy roller, temporary diesel tank, furling by the colors, Number 51, November 2006
    • New quick-release stopper knot, Toofypegs, rust-free tools, Number 52, January 2007
    • Extending boathook, Professional Rigger’s Gauge, slippery trailer tongue, nautical paper-towel holder, Number 53, March 2007
    • All-purpose domelight, cockpit piloting, plastic brightwork, Number 54, May 2007
    • Sideways clinometer, companionway vent, Number 55, July 2007
    • Bookshelf restraint, nav tool rack, sunshade material, Number 56, September 2007
    • Wedge for sliding doors, storage solution for large areas, outboard freshwater flush, anchor chain scrubber, Number 57, November 2007
    • Muffin fans, no-sew drapes, Number 58, January 2008
    • Plastic scraper, chain hook, Number 59, March 2008
    • Better-gripping snubber, super stopper knot, fender hanger clips, Number 60, May 2008
    • Small projects to salvage expensive bits of teak, Number 61, July 2008
    • Multi-purpose broom, replacing halyards, towel tie-downs, Number 62, September 2008
    • Eyeglasses holder, easy furling, shrink-wrap vents, Number 63, November 2008
    • A shelf of many purposes, Number 64, January 2009
    • A closer attachment, Number 64, January 2009
    • Watertight first-aid kit, Number 64, January 2009
    • Chamois drip cloth, Number 65, March 2009
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    Cruising memories

    • Surviving Hurricane Georges, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Love at first “site,” Number 7, July 1999
    • Of dogs and boats, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Vessel in the fog, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • The Git-Rot boat, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Boat Ecomomics 101, Number 11, Mar. 2000
    • Perspective of a reluctant woman sailor, Number 12, May 2000
    • The partnership, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Family circle/S.S. Crocker boat, Number 17, Mar. 2001
    • Ted Brewer’s fireside chat #1, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Alaska: bigger than life, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Agony of parting, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • South Pacific on a shoestring, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Memories of sailing as a kid, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Salvaging Serena, Number 24, May 2002
    • Blown around, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • Out of Bounds, Number 26, Sept. 2002
    • The man who taught me, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Woman alone, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Psychology of charts, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Monte J, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • What the sea taught me, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Days at the Luders’ Yard, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Winter sail, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • Black Lab in the doghouse, Number 29, Mar. 2003
    • A dream come true, Number 30, May 2003
    • A roar, a wall of water, Number 31, July 2003
    • Truth about cruising, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Life jackets, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Blue kittens, Number 33, November, 2003
    • Falling in love with a boat, Number 35, March 2004
    • Boat fairies, Number 35, March 2004
    • Ka-ching, it’s spring, Number 36, May 2004
    • Teaching Willi, Number 36, May 2004
    • Overcoming fear of sailing, Number 37, July 2004
    • My boat is a she, Number 37, July 2004
    • Love triangles, Number 38, September 2004
    • The woodpile, Number 38, September 2004
    • Passage to San Diego, Number 38, September 2004
    • The perfect holiday, Number 39, November 2004
    • Jonathan Seagull’s escape, Number 40, January 2005
    • Cape Dory weather, Number 40, January 2005
    • Pitfalls in paradise, Number 41, March 2005
    • A lifetime adventure, Number 42, May 2005
    • A season begins, Number 42, May 2005
    • A chart to reflect on, Number 43, July 2005
    • Nature says when, Number 43, July 2005
    • Why my boat is not an “it,” Number 43, July 2005
    • Prayers over a Princess stove, Number 44, September 2005
    • Living in a boat under construction, Number 44, September 2005
    • Beyond the breakwater, Number 44, September 2005
    • Magical midwatch, Number 45, November 2005
    • Let’s go buy a boat, Number 45, November 2005
    • A mooring for life, Number 45, November 2005
    • Winter reverie, Number 46, January 2006
    • An Alaskan summer idyll, Number 46, January 2006
    • Boyhood boating, Number 46, January 2006
    • A child’s delight, Number 47, March 2006
    • Transatlantic with 8 kids, Number 49, July 2006
    • Hurricane Katrina effects, Number 50, September 2006
    • Bats below, Number 50, September 2006
    • Babies on Alberg 30s, Number 50, September 2006
    • Death of an old Volvo, Number 50, September 2006
    • Emotional shipwreck, Number 51, November 2006
    • Two boats, two sailors, Number 51, November 2006
    • Sailing really is magic, Number 52, January 2007
    • When the sun flashed green, Number 52, January 2007
    • Two loves united, Number 53, March 2007
    • Doing boatwork in a fishbowl, Number 53, March 2007
    • Child overboard, Number 53, March 2007
    • Remembering Sparrow, Number 54, May 2007
    • Night sail, Number 54, May 2007
    • Flakes of history in bottom paint, Number 55, July 2007
    • Knowing her inside and out, Number 55, July 2007
    • Seeking romance, Number 54, September 2007
    • Sparrow finds a nest, Number 56, September 2007
    • Sailing classes, Number 57, November 2007
    • Closing his workshop, Number 57, November 2007
    • Love in the golden years, Number 58, January 2008
    • When less is more, Number 58, January 2008
    • Neptune's revenge, Number 59, March 2008
    • Building Miranda, Number 60, May 2008
    • Ridiing the wind, Number 60, May 2008
    • Make-and-mend days, Number 61, July 2008
    • Remembering Gwendoline, Number 61, July 2008
    • Life and a little red boat, Number 61, July 2008
    • Mississippi hero, Number 62, September 2008
    • Riding out a marital storm, Number 62, September 2008
    • Apalachicola Noel, Number 63, November 2008
    • Shadows in the sand, Number 63, November 2008
    • This is where I belong! Number 63, November 2008
    • Aurora—A Photographer’s favorite, Number 64, January 2009
    • A craft of love, Number 64, January 2009
    • Watersounds, Number 65, March 2009
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    Lighter articles

    • Sailing on the ’Net, Number 2, Sept. 1998
    • Cruising Rule Number 12, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Sailors’ resources, Number 3, Nov. 1998
    • Project from hell, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Winter aboard in Canada, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • New homes for neglected boats, Number 4, Jan. 1999
    • Sailing is shift work, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Cruising Rule 15, Number 5, Mar. 1999
    • Ode to summertime, Number 7, July 1999
    • RVs on the water, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Ac-cent-tchu-ate the positive, Number 8, Sept. 1999
    • Why?, Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Christmas Eve on Kinery Rock (fiction), Number 9, Nov. 1999
    • Georgetown wooden boat challenge, Number 10, Jan. 2000
    • Classics racing in New Zealand, Number 13, July 2000
    • Racing Thunderbirds, Number 14, Sept .2000
    • Trailersailing bliss, Number 14, Sept. 2000
    • Nautical instruments (the music-making variety), Number 15, Nov. 2000
    • Good Old Boat Regatta, Number 16, Jan. 2001
    • Neptune’s autumn (fiction), Number 18, May 2001
    • Freshwater vs. salty sailors, Number 18, May 2001
    • Plastic Classic Regatta, Number 19, July 2001
    • Harbormasters, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Sparkman & Stephens rendezvous, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Lion on a shoestring, Number 20, Sept. 2001
    • Sailing schools, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Family fun in Maine, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Master Mariners in San Francisco, Number 21, Nov. 2001
    • Good Old Boat Regatta, Number 22, Jan. 2002
    • Sailor’s schizophrenia, Number 23, Mar. 2002
    • Pleasure boats: Frivolous? Impractical? Number 24, May 2002
    • What makes an old boat good, Number 27, Nov. 2002
    • Good Old Boat of the Year Awards, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Seniors sailing, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Scouts do dinghy refinishing, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • Good Old Boat Regatta 2002, Number 28, Jan. 2003
    • The blame game, Number 31, July 2003
    • Chartering and alternatives, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Downsizing, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Value of coasting, Number 32, September, 2003
    • Hawaiian woman’s sailing group, Number 34, January 2004
    • Guests afloat, Number 36, May 2004
    • Nautical superstitions, Number 37, July 2004
    • Morning sail (poem and drawings), Number 38, September 2004
    • What does woman want?, Number 40, January 2005
    • Waterway Watch, Number 44, September 2005
    • Swiftsure Classics, Number 44, September 2005
    • Growing up afloat, Number 47, March 2006
    • Murphy’s Laws of boat care, Number 47, March 2006
    • Relics from the past, Number 47, March 2006
    • Every spring a bump on the head, Number 48, May 2006
    • In love with LOWISA, Number 49, July 2006
    • Why should men have all the fun?, Number 52, January 2007
    • The Solitude of the Open Sea excerpt, Number 54, May 2007
    • Radio-controlled model sailing, Number 54, May 2007
    • A Voyage Toward Vengeance excerpt, Number 55, July 2007
    • Two firsts for the Tartan 34 Classic, Number 55, July 2007
    • Trekka Round the World excerpt, Number 56, September 2007
    • Into the Light excerpt, Number 58, January 2008
    • Moving up, a cautionary tale, Number 59, March 2008
    • A Year in a Yawl excerpt, Number 59, March 2008
    • Bookends excerpt, Number 61, July 2008
    • Bronze & Brass 101, Number 61, July 2008
    • What makes my old boat good, Number 61, July 2008
    • How a magazine is produced, Number 61, July 2008
    • Disabled sailing opportunities, Number 62, September 2008
    • Telegram from the Palace excerpt, Number 62, September 2008
    • Danger, Dolphins and Ginger Beer and other excerpts, Number 63, November 2008
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    Product launchings

    • TideMinders, riding sail from Banner Bay, Sensibulb, Number 48, May 2006
    • IQLight, Rescue Tape, Atlas Boat Pads, Number 49, July 2006
    • Borel’s diesel alarm, PotSticker, Ducky Products’ Electro-Seal, Number 50, September 2006
    • Tent Chairs, Pak-Lites, Figure 9 Rope Tightener, Number 51, November 2006
    • New Providence marine Systems tank monitors, Hitchcraft’s Rope Tie, Managing the Waterways electronic charts on DVD, Number 52, January 2007
    • Scandia Marine Products ColorWheelz, Green Marine Products Fuel Whistle, Zarcor’s custom companionway doors, Number 54, May 2007
    • Flying Lateen rig, Borel Manufacturing’s Nite-Lite, new windvane for boats up to 32 feet by Voyager Windvanes, Number 55, July 2007
    • Weems & Plath slide rule, Clean Water Solutions Oil Eradicator and Microtabs, Forespar Lanocote in new dispenser, Number 56, September 2007
    • Sailing Wind Wheel, Eternabond microsealant tape, Engine Checkup kit, Number 58, January 2008
    • Suncor’s lifeline kits; Banner Bay Marine’s LineLock; Spot, the personal locator beacon, Number 59, March 2008
    • Seaworthy Goods’ PortVisor, Trionic Corporation’s shower sump, LockDriver by SMC Innovations, Number 60, May 2008
    • Rhinohide, Taylor Made solar-powered LED dock lights, Phillips’ floating screwdriver, Number 61, July 2008
    • Vigilance tank monitors, new Duracell flashlight, improved Wi-Fi connection by 5milewifi, Number 62, September 2008
    • ActiveCaptian chart plotter, Magma’s Magic Stainless Steel Grill Restorer, Roll-X Flopper Stopper Pole Kit, Number 65, March 2009
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