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October 18, 2016 •
Breaking News, Yacht Maintenance •
6649
Bilge pumping arrangements are something that few owners think much about until faced with a catastrophic problem. For the most...
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September 21, 2016 •
Yacht Maintenance •
2327
This boat has no autopilot, but if you have one that operates from the quadrant then it may well get you home. The emergency...
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August 13, 2016 •
older, Yacht Maintenance •
2450
It’s all too easy to assume the windlass will work flawlessly, but if it doesn’t it can create significant problems. Most...
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July 12, 2016 •
older, Yacht Maintenance •
3105
Dropping a keel in preparation for repairs It’s easy to assume that a boat’s keel is properly attached, but there’s no way...
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June 6, 2016 •
older, Yacht Maintenance •
2382
Is your pipework double-clipped to your skin fittings and is a suitably sized softwood plug tied to each one? While boat...
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May 6, 2016 •
older, Yacht Maintenance •
1842
Self adhesive tape has long been used on spinnakers, but the latest self-adhesive patches available from sail makers are far...
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April 7, 2016 •
older, Yacht Maintenance •
1564
A morning’s work is often all that’s needed to ensure trouble free and reliable sailing. When the boat has just been...
