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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I have a 1986 Pearson 28 on J. Percy Priest Lake in Nashville and I’ve�had a persistent leak that shows up in the aft cabin.�There is a “soffit” with an access port where the ceiling makes the turn down along the...
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How To/Technique
Author:J. Duncan Gould
Be a good neighbor by following the best anchoring practices Somewhere along the line I learned to steer clear of religious discussions; they have no possible conclusion and they frequently become acrimonious. Exactly the same is true of an...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am having a discussion with my brother-in-law about the best way to make electrical connections on my boat. I have traditionally used crimp-on terminals but he says I should solder the wires together. Can you help us settle our...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I have a Pearson 32 with an Atomic 4 engine. The boat has a folding prop but I am having problems with it. I race the boat so I want a prop with low drag, but I am nervous about getting another folder. Do you have any advice? ...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, A lot of new boats have saildrives, but I still have some concerns about them, and the size of the hole in the boat used to accommodate them. What precautionary steps and what emergency equipment would you recommend having on a...
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How To/Technique
Author:Tim Gregoire
For most of us, backing a boat and trailer down a launch is not the most pleasant experience. Like sailing into a dock, it seems everyone is watching you, waiting for you to make a mistake. Before you head to the boat launch, it’s a good idea to...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am having a problem starting the Universal engine on my Ericson 34. It seems like I just don’t have enough battery power to start it effectively. I have checked and replaced the batteries, and had the starter and solenoid...
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How To/Technique
Author:David W. Shaw
You may be surprised to learn that more of your boat trash can find a useful second life A n oil change aboard Sonata, the Pearson 36 cutter I lived aboard with my wife Liz during an extended cruise, was always a chore. I had an oil extraction...
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How To/Technique
Author:J. Duncan Gould
Get you and your boat out of the boatyard unscathed by following a few rules Boatyard. The word leaves me with the same sort of warm feeling as the word “hospital.” I suppose that’s logical, as a boatyard is essentially a hospital for boats....
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How To/Technique
Author:David W. Shaw
Keep the boom from becoming a dangerous weapon by rigging a preventer Like most sailors, I love to look at boats bigger than the one I presently own and dream about trading up. Some years ago, I was doing just that, admiring a 40-foot cruising...
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How To/Technique
Author:David W. Shaw
Better understanding your risks and obligations will help you find the best policy for your boat In September 1992, I was on my first solo voyage aboard a newly purchased 1976 Bristol 24, heading north up the Hudson River bound for Lake Ontario by...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I love to grill out at anchor, but I am tired of changing the gas bottles on my grill and would like to connect my outdoor barbecue grill to my boat’s propane system. I have a Magma Newport grill and the propane system is...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I have a 4-year-old Harken furler on my Ericson 35 and I damaged it when pulling my mast last fall. The foils look OK, but I think I bent one of the connector pieces. Is this difficult to repair and can you give me guidance on...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am interested in LED interior lighting for my boat. I have a number of dome-style lights and a few little reading lights. I’d like to just replace the bulbs if I can. What do you know about LED replacement bulbs, are they as...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I would like to have your thoughts on what I’m planning to do. I have a 1972 fiberglass Seafarer sailboat, 24 feet long with a centerboard. It’s a nice boat and well kept. On the back of the boat is a bracket that holds a...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I am rehabbing a Cal 2-30 with an inboard Atomic 4 gas engine. This is my first boat and I am brand new to sailing. I am concerned about carbon monoxide from the engine and would like to install a carbon monoxide detector. I have...
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How To/Boat Doctor
Author:Bob Pingel
Dear Boat Doctor, I own a�Quickstep 24 sailboat called Hogwash that, when I bought it, had a group 27 battery, which seemed to be overkill for the electrical needs and it was also heavy at 63 pounds. I replaced it with a group 24 battery at...
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How To/Technique
Author:David G. Iadevaia
Practice taking celestial sights while landlocked by using an artificial horizon There are many references and books explaining how to reduce the sextant altitude to a usable fix. As I perused the various books and references it became clear to me...
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How To/Technique
Author:Matts G. Djos
Price and location shouldn’t be the only considerations when looking for a home base for your boat After closing the sale on our Mariner 31, Scandia Dream, we set out for the central coast of Southern California where we hoped to find a permanent...
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How To/Technique
Author:Ed Mapes
A better understanding of the legendary ocean current can make your passage faster and safer The Gulf Stream is part of a current that circles the Atlantic Ocean from the Americas to Europe. Ocean currents are caused by various factors:...
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