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Issue 4 : Jan/Feb 1999 There it was: covered in rust and grime, cowering in the engine compartment of the 1961 Pearson Ariel in which I was interested. I asked the yacht broker if it ran, and he said, “Yea, last year. Try it.” I did. Nothing happened — not even a squeak. Thus began...
Years of salty experience alone don’t make the sailor; it takes competence and safe practices Issue 3 : Nov/Dec 1998 The term seamanship conjures up mental images of a professional sea captain rounding one of the great capes in a mighty storm, barking orders through his speaking trumpet at fearless sailors in the rigging of...
Consider your tax breaks Issue 3 : Nov/Dec 1998 Our lives are rich with opposing forces, dilemmas we continually face and cope with. One of the most onerous examples is the need to earn wages and pay taxes in order to enjoy that life’s-blood we call boating. This grubbing for shekels is hopelessly intertwined with...
Prioritize your upgrades Issue 3 : Nov/Dec 1998 At Good Old Boat, we recently received an email letter asking us to list some good old boats and put a price on what it should cost to upgrade them. While it would be nice to develop a simple rule of thumb, we were at a loss....
