You, the shipyard and your insurance policy
There are four common clauses which are found in many shipyard contracts, and if agreed to by the owner, could act against or violate the terms of the owner’s yacht…
Biodiesel warning: tank gaskets of either Viton or Teflon, or NOT
It’s when one experiences first hand the bad effects of using biodiesel without changing the fittings on the fuel tanks that the message comes home in a dramatic way:…
Five reasons boats sink in the springtime (reprinted from BoatUS.com)
Sometimes this is not a bad thing, but we do not want you to loose your nice boat . Click Here to view large photo // It’s a sad…
Lewmar Ocean Winch Servicing Video
The maintenance of a Lewmar Winch is very simple and there is no reason why an owner cannot do it yourself. Click Here to View Video Current List of Boats…
New 12volt low-draw LCD TV
The new 19” marine LCD television from Majestic Global USA, which can be connected directly to any 12-volt source – without filters, inverters or in-line power boxes. The unit weighs…
Beneteau First 36.7 Tuning Guides
Beneteau First Series of Yachts are the industry standard for racer/cruiser sailboats. They are designed to meet the performance needs of demanding racing sailors yet are completely equipped for comfortable…
MASTERING THE A SAIL
By Josh Adams, SAIL Though asymmetric spinnakers date as far back as 1865, credit Australian skiff sailor and designer Julian Bethwaite with the invention of the modern asymmetric, which he…