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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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Read more: 11 Self-Steering Vane Gear Installation and Usage TipsSelf 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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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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Read more: Cruising Sailboat Running Rigging InspectionInspection, repair tips and replacement cycles for offshore cruising boat running rigging.
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Read more: US$30,000 Starter Cruiser—How It’s Working OutIt’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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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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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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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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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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Read more: Test Sail and Review of The Boréal 47.2Colin sails the newest model from Boréal, builders of ocean-going cruising sailing yachts.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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?
