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Read more: Propane Tank Gotcha, Take TwoDo you carry aluminum propane tanks like we do on “Morgan’s Cloud”? If so, you need to listen up as Phyllis shares some things about re-certifying and replacing them that we learned the hard way…$500 worth of hard way.
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“Cheeki Rafiki” Report Misses An Opportunity to Make Boats Safer
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Read more: “Cheeki Rafiki” Report Misses An Opportunity to Make Boats SaferI would be the first to commend the authors of the report on their diligence in analyzing the capsize of the Beneteau First 40.7 Cheeki Rafiki and the tragic loss of four lives. Having said that I believe said report failed the offshore sailing community in its recommendations. Here are my thoughts on what we need to do to prevent another tragedy in the future.
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Read more: Cool Gadget to Keep Your Frozen Food FrozenHere’s a simple easy-to-build gadget that will make a huge difference to the effectiveness of your freezer, by circulating the air so the stuff at the top and farthest from the plates does not thaw, while the food at the bottom and against the plates remains frozen, particularly when the freezer is packed tight.
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Read more: The Different Faces of The Virgin IslandsThe Virgin Islands are a great place for a charter escape, but do you really want to cruise there? And if so, where are the hidden gems? This chapter will help you decide if and where to go in the Virgins.
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Read more: Third Anchors, Storm Anchors and Spare AnchorsAfter we have bought our best bower (primary anchor) and kedge, what should our third anchor be? The logical answer will surprise you…as it did me.
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Read more: John’s Thoughts & Photos, June 2015A few thoughts and photographs to start the month off: lee shores, pubs, books, and a sobering reminder.
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Read more: Understanding An Engine Fuel MapMatt explains those graphs that adorn engine brochures and manuals. Understanding these diagrams is the key to better fuel economy and less problems with your diesel engine.
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Read more: Better Powertrains For Auxiliary Sailboats and MotorboatsMost yacht engines are horribly inefficient, but that can be fixed. Matt, AAC Engineering Correspondent, introduces the book with this chapter.
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Read more: Let’s Think SmartThinking smart, rather than lazy, can make all the difference when voyaging…and in life.
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Read more: Downwind Sailing—Poling Out The JibPoling out the headsail to sail downwind can be intimidating, particularly offshore in big breeze, but Colin has a way to make it easy and safe.
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Read more: Downwind Sailing, Tips and TricksColin draws on his decades of experience racing and cruising to share some tips and tricks that will make reaching and downwind sailing faster and more comfortable. Chapter FREE to view for three days.
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Read more: Kedge (Secondary Anchor)—Recommended Type and SizeThe second most important anchor on our boats after the best bower is the kedge. What type should it be and how big? We make it simple.
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Read more: Seacock Lubrication TipYou should lubricate your seacocks every year before launching, and here’s an easy way to do that.
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Read more: What Is Adventure?I recently came across a video that asks adventurers how they define “adventure”, which made me think about how I define it. This is important—we call our business Attainable Adventure Cruising!
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Read more: What A Difference A Year MakesAlter two full seasons in the Eastern Caribbean, Colin has found the best places…and he is even willing to share them with us in his usual lyrical prose.
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Read more: Boat Maintenance—What’s Your Screwup Tolerance?We in the offshore cruising community talk a lot about the right way and the wrong way to equip and maintain our boats, but that’s all meaningless until we have answered one basic question…
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Tools and Techniques For Managing Dissimilar Metals on Cruising Boats
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Read more: Tools and Techniques For Managing Dissimilar Metals on Cruising BoatsWhen you have decades of experience running commercial research yachts where downtime is not an option, you learn how to make repairs while out there. Colin shares information that could save your cruise, and maybe even your boat.
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Read more: The Crazy Fools…Who Don’t DrownJohn tells a story about an exceptional seaman, and what we can all learn from it about the seamanlike way to make decisions.
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Read more: Living In A 12-Volt WorldAfter voyaging and living aboard their Ovni 435 for 7 years, Colin gives us an update on what electrical kit has worked and what has died, as well as a look at newly available gear he and Louise have installed or are considering.
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Read more: IntroductionLearn why this Online Book is worth your time and will change your cruising life for the better.
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Read more: The Only Five Knots You Need to KnowLearning to tie knots quickly is a vital seamanship skill. But the good news is that you only need to learn five simple knots.
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Read more: Attainably Adventurous ChildrenThinking of voyaging with children? Aspiring to voyage offshore? Reading this account by experienced wilderness educators about their ten years tackling the same challenges will smooth your way.
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Read more: Marine Electronics Recommendations—RadarWhen radar really matters, what unit should you buy? John has the answer based on 30 years of radar experience, much of it in places where reliable radar is vital.
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Read more: Yawing at The Anchor, an Alternative CureDoes your boat swing violently back and forth at anchor when the wind is up? Colin has a solution that is simple, inexpensive, and easy to rig.
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Read more: Spare Parts—Which To Buy and How To Keep Track Of ThemHaving the right spare parts aboard is one of the biggest contributors to a fun and stress free voyage. But how do you decide what to buy and then keep track of what you have? John answers those questions and provides downloads of our parts list and the program we use to keep track of them on Morgan’s Cloud.
