LINKS FOR ADVERTISERS
JANUARY ISSUE PREVIEW
Our January ’09 issue walks our readers through the O’Day 28 and the re-fitting of a Pearson Ariel 1, as well as giving a behind-the-scenes-look at the development of the Atomic Four engine. Readers learn how to keep themselves and their boats safe in Defensive sailing, Watertight first-aid kit, and Signaling for help 101, and how to choose and use sanding supplies in The Zen of sanding. And much more, besides!
For the love of sailboats
- O’Day 28 review boat
- Pearson Ariel 1 refit boat
History Speaking seriously - Signaling for help 101
- Think big, buy small
- Vessel documentation
- Cabin ventilation
- Defensive sailing
- Cast-iron keel
- The Zen of fiberglass sanding
- Good Golly, Miss Marley
Just for fun - Happy ship
- The making of a young sailor
Cruising memories - Dinghy (a romantic tale)
- Aurora
What's more
- Dinghy modifications
- Attaching a halyard
- Locking pole holders
- Water-tight first aid kit
CONTACT
Michael Facius
Publisher and Advertising Manager
612-605-8319
michael@goodoldboat.com
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Sampatecho A floating test-bed for cruising equipment
by Barry Hammerberg
We cruised together [with Bradd and Maeve Wilson] for what began as a couple of days and turned into three months of exploration and shared good times . . . They left with us the story of a couple with a passion for sailing, their experiences in outfitting two boats for a cruising lifestyle, and how they formed their company, Cruising Solutions, to help others find economical answers for their equipment needs . . .
It was time to find out if they could live aboard. They added a holding tank, added a macerator for offshore use, installed shorepower, and converted the engine-driven refrigerator holding plate to a 12-volt holding plate. They added cupboards and shelves. Bradd moved the water heater from under a settee to an aft locker and used the space for storage. New instruments and an autopilot finished the initial conversion to a family cruiser.
He soon realized that they were slaves to refrigeration. They also needed electricity for instruments and lighting. Power consumption dictated that they be able to generate and store electricity and find ways to reduce demand. Bradd installed a bank of AGM batteries, shorepower, a charger, and a wind generator. He reduced demand by changing interior lights to compact fluorescent lighting. The Endeavor had the icebox to die for: 12 cubic feet. They mounted an efficient 12-volt cold plate under the cover to reduce the demand for ice. A propane oven upgraded the galley. He next addressed peace-of-mind issues. He upgraded instruments and ground tackle. He installed dual anchor rollers to support a primary 30-pound CQR anchor with 66 feet of chain and 200 feet of rode and a 35-pound Danforth anchor with 20 feet of chain and 150 feet of nylon.
Read the entire article from the November 2006 issue about how one typical cruising couple runs a sailing business while living aboard.
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