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Transforming a sloppy paint job into a safe and spiffy deck Issue 38 : Sept/Oct 2004 A few years ago, my friend, Gil, and I searched for an Allied Seawind II at a good bargain price. We found several prospects just outside our budget. After some near misses our hopes began to fade; that is,...
Where to find that affordable ocean voyager you long for Issue 38 : Sept/Oct 2004 There are three sources of moderately priced cruising yachts:ex-racing boats, ex-charter boats, and secondhand cruising yachts. The first category is yacht racing, the game of trying to outsail a group of similar vessels around a set of buoys or competing...
The Coast Guard asks boaters to be careful observers Issue 44: Sept/Oct 2005 ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, America was attacked from the air. Many terrorism experts feel it is only a matter of time before another attack occurs. Next time, the enemy may come by sea. Rivers, bridges, tunnels, ships, and ports are all inviting...
Solo voyager fits out a mini-lifeboat from a Fatty Knees dinghy Issue 39 : Nov/Dec 2004 I am a sailor who believes we have no business sailing offshore for recreational purposes if we do not make ourselves as self-sufficient and safe as possible. Once you’re offshore, if trouble strikes you must have a Plan A...
