Cruising Sailboat Rig Wiring and Lighting Inspection
Inspection, repair, and replacement tips for mast navigation lights, wind indicators, and lightning protection systems.
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8 Checks To Stop Our DC Electrical System From Burning Our Boat
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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11 Self-Steering Vane Gear Installation and Usage Tips
Self steering windvanes have a reputation of being hard to use. Reading these tips can fix that and make us love our windvane.
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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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US$30,000 Starter Cruiser—How It’s Working Out
It’s possible to own a family cruising sailboat for a total cost of ownership over 5 years of just US$30,000. Already at the two year mark, Matt and his family share how they did it.
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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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Report on Rod (RC) Collins
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
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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Cruising Boat Checklists
Keeping a cruising boat safe and reliable, particularly one that will make offshore voyages, is a huge challenge. Checklists help a lot.
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