J/109 Fibreglass Fractional Sloop—Performance Cruiser/Racer
John and Phyllis’s new to us fast, small and light cruising boat.
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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.
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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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Converting a Racing Sailboat to a Fast Cruiser—Performance and Rig
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Read more: Converting a Racing Sailboat to a Fast Cruiser—Performance and RigA racing boat, as long as she is not too extreme, can make a great cruising boat, but there are many things to learn before buying, and to change after.
