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Issue 2 : Sept/Oct 1998 Wet exhaust systems with waterlift mufflers are the common choice for sailboats being built today. They are quiet and, for the most part, reliable. As the good old boat fleet ages, and original exhausts need to be replaced, wet exhaust systems are the preferred retrofit. Unfortunately, there can be problems...
Still sailing with Larry after all these years, Lin Pardey reviews the rules of their onboard communication Issue 2 : Sept/Oct 1998 I guess we could sense trouble even before it started. The 35-foot sloop was making a downwind approach into the crowded mooring area, its engine running, a spray dodger in place so the...
Reef Early and Often Issue 3 : Nov/Dec 1998 For too many years, sailing, for us, meant not only doing it, doing all of it, but overdoing all of it. We virile males pushed and horsed vessel, crew, guests, and ourselves not only to their full capabilities, but also well beyond until something physical or...
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...
