The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

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Das Boot!

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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, has a low profile, ensures that the chocks (pictured below) or Spartite material stays put, and looks good, is essential…

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Beautiful Fairlie Yachts

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This is one of the most magnificent sailboats built today. Watch this well edited video that summarizes the entire build process of the Fairlie 55. What a beautiful boat and what beautiful craftsmanship. You don’t see too many boats built like this today. I personally, love the line between classic design/craftsmanship, meets modern innovation. If you are into how things are made then…

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Stanchion Bases

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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 bases are also a major reason for soft decks. We (at The Rigging Co.) tend to think this is because of the long fulcrum that is naturally created by the…

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Forespar Boat Show Special: Free Vang with Boom Furler Purchase

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Forespar Products Corporation, makers of the Leisure Furl Boom furling system, are offering an unmatched show special: Valid for orders placed during the show and through the end of 2025. A rigid vang, that is suited to support the weight of the sail and the spar itself, is not just an add-on, it is an…

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Views From Aloft

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Well it has certainly been a while, but today’s excellent weather prompted another segment of “Views From Aloft”. This being the first climb of the year, all things considered, went pretty well. Sean and I argued a bit about who would get to ‘go up’ and how it just isn’t safe to send someone my size up…

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Allures 45 Yacht

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Is this boat truly the ‘all in one’ blue water cruiser? The boat seems well equiped. The cabin seems spacious and well lit. It has a shoal draft and centerboard. …..and it aluminum! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkwBY-CGHcA&w=560&h=315] Well, we like it. Tell us what you think.

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The 2012 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Das Boot!

Beautiful Fairlie Yachts

Stanchion Bases

Forespar Boat Show Special: Free Vang with Boom Furler Purchase

Views From Aloft

Allures 45 Yacht

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