SailVac 5200 Operating Guide (6-15-2012)
VacuFlush-SailVac quick-start guide
Yanmar completes purchase of Mastry Marine
The vast majority of Beneteau sailboats and J/Boats use Yanmar engines on their new models. Yanmar America announced it recently finalized its acquisition of Mastry Marine and Industrial Supply Inc. …
Maintaining the drip less stuffing gland on your Beneteau
What maintenance is required for the Volvo Penta Dripless Stuffing glands used on Beneteau sail and powerboats with straight shafts? The rubber stuffing box offers a low maintenance solution and…
Proper Use of A VHF Marine Radio (Continuing Education)
If there’s one piece of safety equipment on your boat that rivals a life jacket in terms of being valuable for you (and your guests) in an emergency, it’s your…
Replace your Winches Video (Sail Magazine)
Replacing your winches from our friends at Sail Magazine and Harken: Murray Yacht Sales on Facebook
Raymarine has acquired Tacktick
Marine electronics company Raymarine has acquired Tacktick, a manufacturer of sports precision instruments. Tacktick, formed in 1996 and based in Havant, Hampshire, United Kingdom, develops and manufactures wireless, solar powered…
Lifting Keel Maintenance
The lifting keel has also been referred to as the keel centerboard. Perform maintenance when the vessel is out of the water. Carefully clean the inner sides of the keel’s…
US SAILING’s Webinar Series: Top Ten Items to Take Offshore
US SAILING’s Webinar Series on Tuesday, April 26 at 8:15 p.m. EDT is hosted by Chuck Hawley, a US SAILING Safety at Sea Moderator and US SAILING Powerboat Instructor. Hawley…
Cleaning your Boat
If you wax your hull & deck you should use a soap with wax in it when cleaning. Soaps that we often use in our kitchens like Dawn or Palmolive…
Routine Maintenance for the In-Mast Furling System
Although your U.S Spars mainsail furling system needs minimum maintenance there is a need to implement a schedule of preventative service. From the first sail of your boat you will…