DIY device improves sextant training
When taking sextant sights on any celestial body, one key measurement to log and feed into the sight reduction calculations is height of eye (HE) …
When taking sextant sights on any celestial body, one key measurement to log and feed into the sight reduction calculations is height of eye (HE) …
By Al Meyer The beginning I launched my previous boat, Wee Lass, a Penobscot 14 designed by Arch Davis, in 2004 and had lots of …
Boating is back in full swing! That means hitching up the trailer and taking the boat to the launch ramp. Sometimes hitching up the trailer …
We’re heading into the season where many of us begin to put away our boats for the winter. Those with trailerable boats disconnect the trailer …
By Jeffrey Taylor I replaced the jib on Principia a couple years ago and had the mainsail made to order just last year. The old …
Many trailering accidents could be eliminated by selecting the proper tow vehicle, trailer and hitch for your boat; performing routine maintenance; and practicing before taking …
When you’re out cruising this summer, you may find yourself at a marina slip wanting to use shore power to charge your batteries and run …
As simple as boat trailers seem, they are fraught with problems. If it isn’t the lights, it’s the wiring; if the lights work, the wheel …
Boats of all sizes have canvas and clear vinyl panels to keep the weather out. During the boating season, these panels have a place and …
One of the most neglected pieces of safety equipment on a small boat is the first-aid kit. As a vessel examiner, I have asked many …
By Bill Isenberg For below-the-waterline maintenance, epoxy barrier coating is one of the best measures you can take to preserve a fiberglass hull. It prevents …
In fall we begin to think about putting our boats away for the winter. We fog the engines and put anti-freeze in the water lines, …