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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Bob Pingel
A dual-purpose boat prepares for racing and romping on the Great Lakes Many builders have tried to perfect the racer/cruiser design. The idea is to have a boat that is comfortable enough to cruise, but still fun and competitive around the buoys....
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Heather Steinberger
With some TLC, a sturdy pocket cruiser becomes the perfect first boat
W hen my husband Richard and I decided to move to rural Door County, Wisconsin, we swore that our time had come at last—we were going to become boat owners. The Door Peninsula...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Heather Freckmann
A sturdy, surprisingly roomy pocket cruiser to sail the world or the lake
Pocket cruisers have always attracted sailors for a variety of reasons, whether they’re young people first entering the market, empty-nesters making the decision to...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Adam Cort
Updating the sail controls on a solid and comfy little cruiser makes for good sailing
The older I get, the more I appreciate accommodations. The creakier I get, the more I appreciate boats under 30 feet. There was a time when nothing pleased me...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Bob Pingel
This comfortable, moderate-sized cruiser is just the ticket for an Abacos-bound retrofit
Your house is worth half what it was two years ago and your 401K is in a freefall with no bottom in sight. Is it time to buy gold and rations for when the...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:John Kretschmer
A cruiser ahead of its time can make sabbatical dreams come true
The Jeanneau Trinidad 48 should have been more successful in North America when it was introduced in the early 1980s, and it should be better known as a used boat today. Why? Because...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:John Kretschmer
A classic cruiser gets upgrades that will keep it in the family for years to come
The more you sail your 1980 Morgan 382 the more you realize that there’s no sound reason to spend big bucks on a new, or even newer boat. The handsome 382 is...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Bob Pingel
A sporty classic offers the opportunity to go back to the basics on the race course
It is time to go racing once again, but we are looking for something a little different this time. We’ve done this dance before, from the squirrely IOR days to a...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Erin L. Schanen
This classic dinghy is the perfect off-season project with promise of great sailing to come
Admittedly, our choice to find a Penguin dinghy to retrofit and head out for some sailing was driven in large part by a sense of nostalgia. Although we...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:John Kretschmer
Bluewater cruising on a cat is possible with a sturdy boat and safety-conscious upgrades
I often consult with sailors in the market for cruising boats. I suggest monohulls for most of my clients, typically a well-engineered, solidly built,...
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Boats and Gear/Retrofits
Author:Tim Gregoire
This nimble and tough classic is perfect for a daysail or a day of racing
This year the boat that holds claim to being America’s first production fiberglass one-design will celebrate its 60th birthday. That the boat is still in production makes...
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