Adventure 40 Rudder and Steering Gear
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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A Simple, Efficient and Inexpensive¹ 12 or 24 Volt DC Electrical System
Most production cruising boats are fitted with inadequate DC electrical systems. Let’s fix that.
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Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging Inspection
Inspection, repair tips and replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat running rigging.
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Adventure 40 Dimensions and Hull
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
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
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
Inspection tips and recommended replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat standing rigging, hydraulics, and vangs.
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Cruising Sailboat Spar Inspection
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
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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Test Sail and Review of The Boréal 47.2
Colin sails the newest model from Boréal, builders of ocean-going cruising sailing yachts.
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Going Alongside (Docking)—12 More Tips and Tricks
Simple tips and hacks that will make getting alongside easier, even in current.
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John Goes Sailboat Racing and Learns Stuff
John 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
A relatively inexpensive testing rig that every boat owner should have and use regularly.
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Going Alongside (Docking) in Current—Backing In
Backing 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
It’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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