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Apr 4, 2017 · I am curious to hear some thoughts, tricks and tips with regards to stepping and unstepping a mast on a small boat (Less than 25 feet) without a crane, single handed, or with only …

Mar 29, 2017 · But if you aren't de facto racing any boat on the same tack, you might find their genteel manners very rewarding. As far as the off-white color is concerned, that can be helpful when …

Apr 18, 2013 · It all depends on which wire fails. If the forestay breaks on a boat with no inner stay you may not have time to do anything before the mast comes down. If a lower shroud (or even an upper …

Apr 5, 2017 · I am curious to hear some thoughts, tricks and tips with regards to stepping and unstepping a mast on a small boat (Less than 25 feet) without a crane, single handed, or with only …

Oct 23, 2014 · Over the past year or so I've seen many reports of rudder failures and/or loss in cruising boats. Apart from age and "cycles" like we've talked about in the past, I'm wondering what the cause …

Apr 25, 2008 · You can certainly walk away from the deal at any time. Your only risk is the 10% that you put on the table. Legally, if you do not follow the contract as written, those dollars are the boat …

Aug 7, 2014 · Knockdown - Storm comes up and you didn't reef, drop sails quick enough. Strong wind gust, your boat is knocked on its side i.e. 90 degrees. Usually come right back up but can lead to .....

Sep 19, 2017 · There have been a few threads asking about trailer launching small sailboats. I decided to put together a short demonstration video to walk the sailor with out a lot of trailering experience …

Aug 10, 2007 · My biggest fear is having my engine die on me while traversing a very dense, and filled, mooring field. Looking to see how folks would react in the following situation. You start your engine …