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1

Many sailors keep an old inner tube with their maintenance supplies, at left, because the tough elastic rubber can be used for any number of jobs and repairs. With bands he cut from his tube, Greg makes sure his parts boxes stay closed and don’t slide around in the lockers.

Super bands for security

June 8, 2026

2

When adhesive-backed vinyl letters refused to stick to the buoy’s vinyl cover, Ferman went to permanent markers and stencils, below.

A lesson in lettering

June 8, 2026

3

A little upholstery makes a catbird seat more comfortable, at right. The cushion is foam insulation made for water pipes, below, which bends easily to conform to the shape of the pulpit rail, below right.

Sitting pretty and comfy

June 8, 2026

4

From the first drawing to the built interior is a path with many turns. The scale rule, top of facing page, showed dimensions and “Elmo,” Carl’s articulating model, bottom of facing page, helped him and his family visualize spaces, but the mock-up, as Carl’s daughter Lauren shows, allowed them to experience the layout in 3-D, at left.

A mock-up shows the way

June 8, 2026

5

The Arkon beanbag supports the iPad at a good reading angle for hands-off viewing while under sail or if you use an external keyboard.

From iNstruction manuals to iNventory

June 8, 2026

6

When Nine of Cups is on autopilot, the wheel doesn’t turn, so David could plait in comfort.

Coachwhipping the wheel

June 8, 2026

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