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John Harries

John was born and brought up in Bermuda and started sailing as a child, racing locally and offshore before turning to cruising. He has sailed over 100,000 miles, most of it on his McCurdy & Rhodes 56, Morgan's Cloud, including eight ocean races to Bermuda, culminating in winning his class twice in the Newport Bermuda Race. He has skippered a series of voyages in the North Atlantic, the majority of which have been to the high latitudes. John has been helping others go voyaging by sharing his experience for 25 years, first in yachting magazines and, for the last 20 years, as co-editor/publisher of AAC.

Positioning of Wood Plugs For Seacocks

April 16, 2022April 12, 2022 by John Harries

Offshore sailboat safety regulations call for a soft wood plug to be adjacent to every seacock, but does that make sense?

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Adventure 40 First Funding Round

April 9, 2022April 9, 2022 by John Harries

After years of dreaming, it’s time for the first round of financing so this boat can get built.

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The True Price of Autopilots & Vane Gears

April 4, 2022April 3, 2022 by John Harries

At first glance, autopilots and vane gears cost about the same, but the reality is more complicated, and important to get right.

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Cruising Sailboat Rig Wiring and Lighting Inspection

April 15, 2022March 25, 2022 by John Harries

Inspection, repair, and replacement tips for mast navigation lights, wind indicators, and lightning protection systems.

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7 Checks To Stop Our DC Electrical System From Burning Our Boat

September 22, 2022March 19, 2022 by John Harries

It’s a common misconception that battery-supplied electrical systems are safe because they are low voltage. That’s wrong. In fact, there are high fire risks. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

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Adventure 40 Rudder and Steering Gear

January 13, 2023March 11, 2022 by John Harries

The Adventure 40 specification for the rudder and steering gear, as well the self steering the boat will be equipped with as standard.

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Why Most New-To-Us Boat Electrical Systems Must Be Rebuilt

November 16, 2022March 4, 2022 by John Harries

Most production cruising boats are fitted with inadequate DC electrical systems. Let’s fix that.

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Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging Inspection

May 5, 2022February 26, 2022 by John Harries

Inspection, repair tips and replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat running rigging.

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Adventure 40 Dimensions and Hull

May 21, 2022February 13, 2022 by John Harries

The true size of the Adventure 40, her sailing capabilities and the type of cruising she is for, as well as information on the hull and deck construction.

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12 Cruising Boat Maintenance Tips

February 6, 2022 by John Harries

Tips and hacks that will be useful no matter what part of an offshore cruising boat we are maintaining.

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WakeSpeed WS500—Best Alternator Regulator for Lead Acid¹ and Lithium Batteries

September 23, 2022January 30, 2022 by John Harries

The WS500 alternator regulator was a great option for cruisers a year ago. It’s even better now. Here’s why.

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Cruising Sailboat Standing Rigging Inspection

September 12, 2022January 23, 2022 by John Harries

Inspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, hydraulics, and vangs.

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Report on Rod (RC) Collins

January 20, 2022January 20, 2022 by John Harries

There are few people who have done more for us cruisers than Rod Collins of Marine How To. John reports on his recovery from a stroke.

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Cruising Sailboat Spar Inspection

February 17, 2022January 16, 2022 by John Harries

Dismastings are dangerous voyage enders for cruising boats. Doing this inspection of spars, steps and chainplates will reduce the risk substantially.

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Adventure 40—Introduction to the Specification

January 11, 2023January 10, 2022 by John Harries

With a team in place and a designer chosen for the Adventure 40, it’s now time to share and discuss the detailed specification.

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Nothing on this website or in direct communications received from us, or in our articles in the media, should be construed to mean or imply that offshore voyaging is anything other than potentially hazardous. Dangers such as, but not limited to, extreme weather, cold, ice, lack of help or assistance, gear failure, grounding, and falling overboard could injure or kill you and wreck your boat. Decisions such as, but not limited to, heading offshore, where you go, and how you equip your boat, are yours and yours alone. The information on this web site is based on what has worked for the authors in the past, but that does not mean it will work for you, or that it is the best, or even a good way for you to do things.

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