MARINE LIGHTNING PROTECTION: Getting Z-Z-Z-Zapped on a Sailboat
Posted by Charles Doane // January 27, 2015 I have to admit I don’t normally think about this too much. As is true of many sailors I suspect, I have…
Yanmar Sail Drive Maintenance
DATE: April 29, 2010 TO: All Marine Distributors, Dealers, OEM Boat Builders and End Users SUBJECT: Saildrive Corrosion MODEL: All Saildrive Models Yanmar America has received some reports from customers…
The Beneteau Difference – In Detail
TRUST Beneteau is proud to have built a foundation of trust over its 130years at sea. You’re getting a boat designed and manufactured by one of the longest standing,…
Lightning Dissipators: Do They Really Work?
Posted by Darrell Nicholson at 05:16PM – August 19, 2013 There is really nothing you can do to dissuade Thor if he takes a liking to your masthead, but…
New Beneteau Oceanis 45 in St. Petersburg, FL
On board the Oceanis 45, harmony reigns supreme: everything is in its place on this beautiful yacht, which can aspire to meet a varied profile of life aboard. This can…
Five top ways to remove stains from your boat
Vinegar is the BEST. Cleans head and helps to get rid of the smell in the hoses and holding tank Clean the bilge to get rid of the salt water…
Five simple checks to troubleshoot your outboard
‘Outboard – why the &%$@ won’t it start?’ . You may know how to sail brilliantly, but that doesn’t mean that you can solve problems with the outboard motor on…
Beneteau 49 Reviews & Specifications
Beneteau 49, (Model Years 2007-2010) an exceptional yacht that marks a new level in the history of Beneteau blue water cruisers, intended for discerning owners expecting the best from the…
Preparing Your Boat for a Tropical Storm (Practical Sailor)
Posted by By Darrell Nicholson June 26, 2012 Boats doubled up on dock lines in local marinas as storm surge sets in. Sweet little Tropical Storm Debby has left a…
SailVac 5200 Operating Guide (6-15-2012)
VacuFlush-SailVac quick-start guide