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How to Service Your Winches

Some winches are more difficult to service than others. If you do not know what to expect, certain parts, depending on manufacturer, can come sliding out at inopportune times and jump overboard! I happen to know...
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Views from Aloft

HI! I struck gold again with another beautiful day in the Baltimore Inner Harbor!On this day we conducted an official sailboat rigging inspection for the United States Coast Guard...pretty cool...
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When Replacing Electrical Items in the Mast

Raymarine Wireless Tacktick Mast Head Fly Re-wiring and replacing the fixtures in the mast is a task that most of us boat owners need to face at some point. Let's address...
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The World’s Largest Mast….

...was stepped last month at the Perini Navi Yard in Italy.  Just look at the size of the masthead! [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pEsuYH-Dt4&w=560&h=315]   This incredible carbon fiber wonder measures just over 250' and weighs in at...
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Not all T Terminals are Created Equal……

'T' Terminals, 'T' Balls, Gibb Hooks, Shroud Terminals, and Lollipop Fittings are just some of the nicknames for these special fittings. I would just like to take a minute to address the different terms associated...
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Views from Aloft

  Remember: You Can Click on the Image for a Larger View! Aloft on the South River at Liberty Marina. I am conducting an aloft inspection for insurance.   The boat...
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How to Stow Your Inner Fore-Stay

Stowing the inner stay appears to be quite the challenge sometimes. All too many times I have seen systems that are either over complicated, under engineered or are just plain ineffective. Below I describe a method...
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Views from Aloft

A beautiful day.....arguably the best this year. A Tayana 37, a well done canoe stern for blue water cruising.             A brand new headsail furler and headstay assembly. This furler...
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Das Boot!

There are many styles of mast boots and spreader boots. Just like with anything else, choosing the right product and installing it properly is essential to its functionality. Installing a mast boot that doesn't leak,...
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Harken Travelers

Harken dominates the sailboat parts market in many areas. Travelers are no exception. Don't think for a minute that this product is only for racers, it is for cruisers too!  There is nothing more frustrating than...
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