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Blocks

The sailboat block (commonly referred to as a pulley) is used to turn a line or wire as well as to facilitate a purchase. The parts of a block, in simple terms, consist of the following: A sheave...
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Views from Aloft

Our Views from Aloft segment made it's 2014 debut last week at Muller Marine in beautiful downtown Eastport, Annapolis, MD. Here I went aloft using our self hoist. J105 from Aloft This...
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Lubricants for Sailboats!

There are many lubricant products that all claim to do different things, or do they? So it is easy to see why this can become confusing. Not to mention there are even more lubrication products becoming available...
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Stanchion Bases

"Socket Style Stanchion Base" Stanchion bases are an often forgotten about, yet important, portion of our boat. They are responsible for giving our boat's lifelines 'a foot to stand on' - so to speak. Unfortunately, stanchion...
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No Rudder, No Problem!

Ever wonder, "what if we lose steerage"? Well this little video, brought to you by our friends at Yachting Monthly, covers a few concepts to help allow you to get your boat back under control....
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Furling the Mainsail

After all of the conveniences that technology has afforded us sailors, there is still one luxury that has eluded us. Although more popular than ever, a furling mainsail is still not 100% standard equipment on today's...
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40 Years in Review #VolvoOceanRace

I liked this on Facebook and thought I'd share. A look back at the History, the 'high's' and the 'low's of what has become my favorite sailing event in the world... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp4ydArnzgc&w=560&h=315]) R.I.P. "Only...
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Rope Clutches

As most things in life, there are pluses and minuses. Lewmar and Spinlock clutches are no exception.  Let's have a look...... Lewmar boasts of their "domino" style locking mechanism. Spinlock raves about their cam being a superior rope grabbing...
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The Boss Mast Dive

Hugo Boss is making waves with Alex Thomson's new YouTube commercial. Check out his latest antics below. Shame about the nice suit... [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4loB_UGxw8&w=560&h=315] Also if you haven't seen his keel walk, it's worth a...
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Choosing the Right Rope for Your Sailboat

Deciding what rope to buy for a specific application can be a bit complicated. Only because there are so many different manufacturers, products, and not to mention the vast array of terms associated with rope....
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