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Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing01

AGM vs Lithium Batteries for Sailboats

AGM vs Lithium Batteries for Sailboats: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides02

Beneteau Oceanis Used Buying Guide

Beneteau Oceanis Used Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Rigging03

Best Rope Types for Sailboat Lines

Best Rope Types for Sailboat Lines: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
First Sailboat Ownership04

Best Sailboat Size for a Beginner Owner

Best Sailboat Size for a Beginner Owner: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Buying05

Best Used Sailboats for Coastal Cruising

Best Used Sailboats for Coastal Cruising: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Buying06

Best Used Sailboats for Lakes

Best Used Sailboats for Lakes: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Maintenance07

Bottom Paint Cost for a Sailboat

Bottom Paint Cost for a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Sails and Sail Care08

Can Torn Sails Be Repaired?

Can Torn Sails Be Repaired: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
First Sailboat Ownership09

Can You Learn to Sail on Your Own Boat?

Can You Learn to Sail on Your Own Boat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides10

Cape Dory 25 Buying Guide

Cape Dory 25 Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides11

Catalina 22 Common Problems and Buying Guide

Catalina 22 Common Problems and Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

7 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides12

Catalina 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide

Catalina 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides13

Catalina 30 Common Problems and Ownership Costs

Catalina 30 Common Problems and Ownership Costs: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

7 min read
Rigging14

Chainplate Leaks on Sailboats: Causes and Fixes

Chainplate Leaks on Sailboats: Causes and Fixes: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Buying15

Cheap Sailboats: What Usually Breaks First?

Cheap Sailboats: What Usually Breaks First: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Beginner Sailing16

Common Beginner Sailing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Common Beginner Sailing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Sail Trim17

Cunningham vs Halyard Tension

Cunningham vs Halyard Tension: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Sails and Sail Care18

Dacron vs Laminate Sails for Cruising

Dacron vs Laminate Sails for Cruising: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Used Sailboat Buying19

Deck Delamination on a Sailboat: Deal Breaker or Fixable?

Deck Delamination on a Sailboat: Deal Breaker or Fixable: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing20

Diesel Bug in Sailboat Fuel Tanks

Diesel Bug in Sailboat Fuel Tanks: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Used Sailboat Model Guides21

Ericson 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide

Ericson 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
First Sailboat Ownership22

First Sailboat Safety Gear Checklist

First Sailboat Safety Gear Checklist: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing23

Freshwater System Maintenance on a Sailboat

Freshwater System Maintenance on a Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Sails and Sail Care24

Genoa vs Jib: Which One Do You Need?

Genoa vs Jib: Which One Do You Need: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read