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Download Cruising Sailboat Rig Checklist
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Read more: Download Cruising Sailboat Rig ChecklistThe rig checklist is ready for download and links to five articles of in depth inspection tips and advice on fixing the problems you find.
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8 Tips To Prevent Lithium Battery Black Outs
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Read more: 8 Tips To Prevent Lithium Battery Black OutsLoad dumps on a cruising boat are dangerous. Here’s how to prevent them, including some special tips for “drop in” owners.
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Why Lithium Battery Load Dumps Matter
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Read more: Why Lithium Battery Load Dumps MatterLoad dumps are an intrinsic danger with lithium batteries installed on cruising boats. Here’s why, and why we need to fix it.
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Cruising Sailboat Roller Furler and Track Inspection
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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Roller Furler and Track InspectionModern sail-handling system have made offshore sailing safer and easier, but they also demand regular inspection and maintenance.
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Positioning of Wood Plugs For Seacocks
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Read more: Positioning of Wood Plugs For SeacocksOffshore 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 Design Funding Round
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Read more: Adventure 40 Design Funding RoundAfter 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
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Read more: The True Price of Autopilots & Vane GearsAt 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
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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Rig Wiring and Lighting InspectionInspection, 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
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Read more: 7 Checks To Stop Our DC Electrical System From Burning Our BoatIt’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
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Read more: Adventure 40 Rudder and Steering GearThe 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
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Read more: Why Most New-To-Us Boat Electrical Systems Must Be RebuiltMost production cruising boats are fitted with inadequate DC electrical systems. Let’s fix that.
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Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging Inspection
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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging InspectionInspection, repair tips and replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat running rigging.
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Adventure 40 Dimensions and Hull
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Read more: Adventure 40 Dimensions and HullThe 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
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Read more: 12 Cruising Boat Maintenance TipsTips 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 Acid and Lithium Batteries
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Read more: Wakespeed WS500—Best Alternator Regulator for Lead Acid and Lithium BatteriesThe 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
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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Standing Rigging InspectionInspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, hydraulics, and vangs.
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Cruising Sailboat Spar Inspection
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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Spar InspectionDismastings are dangerous voyage enders for cruising boats. Doing this inspection of spars, steps and chainplates will reduce the risk substantially.
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Going Alongside (Docking)—12 More Tips and Tricks
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Read more: Going Alongside (Docking)—12 More Tips and TricksSimple tips and hacks that will make getting alongside easier, even in current.
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John Goes Sailboat Racing and Learns Stuff
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Read more: John Goes Sailboat Racing and Learns StuffJohn went racing on a big Swan and learned a lot about asymmetrical spinnakers, accompanied by a big piece of humble pie.
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Protecting Our Boat’s Underwater Metals From Corrosion
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Read more: Protecting Our Boat’s Underwater Metals From CorrosionA relatively inexpensive testing rig that every boat owner should have and use regularly.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Backing In
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Read more: Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Backing InBacking our boats into a confined space is difficult enough normally, but what if we need to do this with current and wind? John explores how to, and when not to.
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Details Matter—Engine Failure at Sea
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Read more: Details Matter—Engine Failure at SeaIt’s easy to spend big money on our boats but still miss little details that will have big consequences once we go to sea.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Turning in Confined Spaces
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Read more: Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Turning in Confined SpacesBringing a boat alongside with current flowing can be demanding, but what if we have to turn around, too? Here’s how.
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John’s Thoughts and Photos, November 2021
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Read more: John’s Thoughts and Photos, November 2021John’s thinking about anchors (again), some great books to read, a tragedy, and boat design, as well as an attainable adventure.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Fundamentals
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Read more: Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—FundamentalsThere are few greater challenges in cruising than coming alongside in current, particularly if it’s blowing. Here is a step-by-step way to dock in current.
