Dinghy Valve Repair on a Budget
Fixing my leaking dinghy valve wasn’t a simple process, but I was able to figure it out. Here’s how you can do it, too.
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Fixing my leaking dinghy valve wasn’t a simple process, but I was able to figure it out. Here’s how you can do it, too.
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Fixing my leaking dinghy valve wasn’t a simple process, but I was able to figure it out. Here’s how you can do it, too.
Having mismatched seacock threads, using the wrong type of hose, or choosing the wrong alloy can lead to disaster.
Anchoring in a rocky tidal zone placed my boat perilously close to destruction. Here’s what I learned.
Instead of buying a pricey custom canvas awning for my schooner, I made my own “covered wagon.”
Jibing can be a thing of beauty or a dangerous disaster. Here’s how to make sure you and your crew are up to the task.
A weeklong in-person program is but one way to gain a US Coast Guard license to work on the water.
Good plumbing is paramount to prevent fuel-flow interruption, which can damage a boat’s engine.
When it comes to haulouts, the nightmares we boaters endure can range from head-scratching to hilarious.
Cruiser Roger Hughes’ boat, like many boats, needed more hot water. Here’s how he got it without breaking the bank.
However you feel about going aloft, cruisers should be familiar with safe practices for ascending their boat’s mast. Here are some tips.
Steve Brown and the crew on Novara have seen a lot. Sound strategies and detailed preparation are key to voyaging in extreme conditions.
Choosing the right fuel filters can go a long way toward stopping contamination problems in your diesel engines.
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