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Rigging25

Halyard Slap: How to Stop the Noise

Halyard Slap: How to Stop the Noise: 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 Ownership26

Hidden Costs of Owning an Older Sailboat

Hidden Costs of Owning an Older 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
Beginner Sailing27

How Hard Is It to Learn Sailing as an Adult?

How Hard Is It to Learn Sailing as an Adult: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Sails and Sail Care28

How Long Do Sailboat Sails Last?

How Long Do Sailboat Sails Last: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Rigging29

How Long Does Sailboat Standing Rigging Last?

How Long Does Sailboat Standing Rigging Last: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising31

How Much Anchor Chain Do You Need?

How Much Anchor Chain 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
Sails and Sail Care32

How Much Does a New Jib Cost?

How Much Does a New Jib Cost: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Sails and Sail Care33

How Much Does a New Mainsail Cost?

How Much Does a New Mainsail Cost: 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 Buying34

How Much Does a Sailboat Survey Cost?

How Much Does a Sailboat Survey Cost: 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 Ownership35

How Much Does a Small Sailboat Cost to Own Each Year?

How Much Does a Small Sailboat Cost to Own Each Year: 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 Ownership36

How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Sailboat at a Marina?

How Much Does It Cost to Keep a Sailboat at a Marina: 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 Ownership37

How Much Maintenance Does a 25-Foot Sailboat Need?

How Much Maintenance Does a 25-Foot Sailboat 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
Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing38

How Much Solar Power Does a Sailboat Need?

How Much Solar Power Does a Sailboat 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
Engines, Electrical, and Plumbing39

How Often Should You Change Sailboat Engine Oil?

How Often Should You Change Sailboat Engine Oil: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Maintenance40

How Often Should You Paint a Sailboat Bottom?

How Often Should You Paint a Sailboat Bottom: 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 Buying41

How Old Is Too Old for a Sailboat?

How Old Is Too Old 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
Sail Trim42

How Tight Should the Jib Sheet Be?

How Tight Should the Jib Sheet Be: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Sail Trim43

How Tight Should the Mainsheet Be?

How Tight Should the Mainsheet Be: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising44

How to Anchor a Sailboat Overnight

How to Anchor a Sailboat Overnight: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Sail Trim45

How to Balance a Sailboat Under Sail

How to Balance a Sailboat Under Sail: 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 Care46

How to Choose Sails for Light Wind

How to Choose Sails for Light Wind: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Maintenance47

How to Clean a Sailboat Hull in the Water

How to Clean a Sailboat Hull in the Water: 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 Care48

How to Clean Sailboat Sails Without Damaging Them

How to Clean Sailboat Sails Without Damaging Them: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read