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Project boats are sooo tempting. They seem like an inexpensive way to get into boating. Truth is, they’re likely to end up being more expensive . . . and you won’t be out on the water! [More] Project Boat for a First Boat
More reasons why I love Outland Hatch Covers! [More] Outland Hatch Covers, Part 2
Yes, it’s possible to use real crystal wine glasses on a boat. Royal Stabilis has created a no-slip, no tip and break resistant set to bring a touch of elegance to any boat. [More] Crystal Wine Glasses
Real dishes, made for a boat! Tempered glass looks great, resists breakage and won’t shatter the way some others can. [More] Galleyware Tempered Glass Dishes
A great nesting pan set — with numerous options as to number of pans and stainless/non-stick — at a budget-friendly price! [More] Galleyware Nesting Pan Set
Waterline Design hatch and port screens are cost effective, simple to use, easy to stow — and they keep mosquitoes and no-see-ums out of the boat! [More] Boat Window Screens
If your Aquabot should break, don’t throw it away! It’s easy and inexpensive to get parts. [More] Aquabot Parts
New book by Lin Pardey — join them as they shake down the second boat they built — Taleisin — and then cruise her from California to New Zealand. [More] Taleisin’s Tales
A bridle (or snubbers) is an essential part of the anchoring system. How ours are set up and why we use the Mantus Chain Hook (hint: it stays on!) [More] Anchoring Bridle with a Mantus Chain Hook
No room to turn a wrench and not enough clearance for a socket? A ratcheting box wrench to the rescue! [More] Ratcheting Box Wrenches
