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Hands-On Sailor

motor mount

Installing Motor Mounts

Motor mounts are the gatekeepers of force from the propeller to the boat. Here’s how to install and maintain them.

testing rig

Splicing Dyneema

During a refit of the lifelines on his brigantine schooner, writer Roger Hughes discovers forming an eye splice with Dyneema is easier than splicing double braided line.

Totem

Planning an Offshore Passage

When planning a long offshore passage or a season of passages, look at the big picture first and make sure the plan includes multiple options.

motor mount

Installing Motor Mounts

Motor mounts are the gatekeepers of force from the propeller to the boat. Here’s how to install and maintain them.

testing rig

Splicing Dyneema

During a refit of the lifelines on his brigantine schooner, writer Roger Hughes discovers forming an eye splice with Dyneema is easier than splicing double braided line.

Totem

Planning an Offshore Passage

When planning a long offshore passage or a season of passages, look at the big picture first and make sure the plan includes multiple options.

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