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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.
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Vacation (Holiday), Sailing and Camping
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Read more: Vacation (Holiday), Sailing and CampingPhyllis and I will be taking two to three weeks off from publishing new articles.
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Helping a Member Choose an Anchor
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Read more: Helping a Member Choose an AnchorA real world example demonstrating how each of us must think carefully about our own needs when selecting an anchor, not just blindly follow tests or anecdotal reports.
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A Good First Aid Kit
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Read more: A Good First Aid KitSome thoughts on selecting a good first aid kit for cruising and then deciding what to add to it.
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Why I Won’t Power Our Boat With a Portable Generator
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Read more: Why I Won’t Power Our Boat With a Portable GeneratorWe often see cruisers using a portable gas generator to feed their boat’s shore power, but is that safe?
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Never Trust a Hurricane
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Read more: Never Trust a HurricaneThere’s no question that hurricane forecasting has become more accurate in recent years, but how much should we trust that?
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Setting and Striking a Spinnaker Made Easy and Safe
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Read more: Setting and Striking a Spinnaker Made Easy and SafeSome of the most fun and satisfying sailing we can do is under asymmetric spinnaker. Here’s how to set and strike one safely with a sock, even offshore and in big breeze.
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Turning A Small Simple Boat Into a Cruiser—On Deck
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Read more: Turning A Small Simple Boat Into a Cruiser—On DeckDespite the claims of sellers and brokers, very few boats come ready to cruise. Here are some of the conversion challenges we are faced with.
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Check Your Boat Shore Power System
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Read more: Check Your Boat Shore Power SystemShore power safety is something most of us don’t think about much, but here’s why we should, based on a scary real world experience, and some checks we should all make.
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Our New Boat Selection Process—Fitness For Mission
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Read more: Our New Boat Selection Process—Fitness For MissionThe first, and most vital, step in buying a boat is to define the mission. Here’s how well our new boat fits our plans for her.
