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Steering Wheel Systems

It is almost winter and it may be time to check all of the components of your boat that are often times forgotten about. Your boat's steering system is no exception. Whether outfitted with a...
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Team Vestas Wind Gets a New Boat…

...well, maybe. Look at the SIZE of that hole! If you've not heard by now, the Volvo Ocean Race Team Vestas Wind smashed into the earth several days ago. The boat grounded...
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Conventional Mainsail Reefing

Reefing or reducing a conventional/non-furling mainsail can be done by way of either a slab or a single line reef system. Today I want to talk about the difference between the two reef systems and...
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Yachting Anyone?

There are big rigs and then there are big rigs! Perini Navi and Ron Holland deliver once again in typical fashion. This incredible yacht, "Felicita West", cuts no corners. Check out the video that showcases some...
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How to Adjust a Turnbuckle

Open Body Turnbuckle W/ Swage Stud and Toggle The concept of how to properly adjust a turnbuckle seems to sometimes elude most people. This is understandable as I didn't used to spend...
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Annapolis Boat Show

....is back! Click the Image for Boat Show Deals!!! Come See Us at Tent O13, Next to the Marriot Waterfront
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Link Plates for Furlers

PRO FURL LONG LINK TOGGLE Link plates are an option for raising the furling drum up off the deck for clearance. Here are some of the questions you should ask yourself...
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Volvo Ocean Race LIVE!

Tomorrow early afternoon begins my favorite event in sailing, the Volvo Ocean Race..... [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4iT1nGegc&w=560&h=315] Alicante, Spain will host tomorrow's in-port race as well as the start of the world's most epic 'round the world...
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Boat Rope

The vast U.S. cordage market allows us to have several competitive options including; Robline, New England, Samson, Yale, and Marlow Ropes, just to name a few. Each one of these manufacturers provide various rope constructions utilizing different materials to allow the consumer to achieve...
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Rolex Big Boat Series

The 50th Anniversary of the Rolex Big Boat Series hit the San Francisco Bay about two weeks ago. Here are a few of the always fun to watch highlights. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_2JZFu8LlY&w=560&h=315] Video brought to you...
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