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Maintenance49

How to Dewinterize a Sailboat

How to Dewinterize 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
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising50

How to Dock a Sailboat in Wind

How to Dock a Sailboat in 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
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising51

How to Dock a Sailboat Single-Handed

How to Dock a Sailboat Single-Handed: 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 Buying52

How to Inspect a Sailboat Before Making an Offer

How to Inspect a Sailboat Before Making an Offer: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

5 min read
Rigging53

How to Inspect a Sailboat Mast Before Buying

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

5 min read
Rigging54

How to Inspect Sailboat Turnbuckles

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

5 min read
Maintenance55

How to Keep a Sailboat Bilge Dry

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

5 min read
Rigging56

How to Label Sailboat Lines for Beginners

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

5 min read
Maintenance57

How to Maintain Teak on a Sailboat

How to Maintain Teak 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
Used Sailboat Buying58

How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Sailboat

How to Negotiate the Price of a Used Sailboat: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.

6 min read
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising59

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball: 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 Cruising60

How to Plan a First Overnight Sail

How to Plan a First Overnight 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
Maintenance61

How to Prevent Mold Inside a Sailboat Cabin

How to Prevent Mold Inside a Sailboat Cabin: 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 Sailing62

How to Read Sail Tell-Tales for Beginners

How to Read Sail Tell-Tales for Beginners: 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 Trim63

How to Reduce Heel on a Sailboat

How to Reduce Heel 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
Sail Trim64

How to Sail Downwind Without Accidental Jibes

How to Sail Downwind Without Accidental Jibes: 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 Trim65

How to Sail Faster in Light Wind

How to Sail Faster in 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
Sails and Sail Care66

How to Store Sails for Winter

How to Store Sails for Winter: 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 Trim67

How to Trim a Genoa

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

5 min read
Rigging68

How to Tune a Sailboat Rig for Beginners

How to Tune a Sailboat Rig for Beginners: 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 Plumbing69

How to Unclog a Sailboat Head

How to Unclog a Sailboat Head: 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 Cruising70

How to Use a VHF Radio on a Sailboat

How to Use a VHF Radio 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
Used Sailboat Model Guides71

Hunter 27 Common Problems and Buying Guide

Hunter 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 Guides72

Hunter 33 Common Problems and Buying Guide

Hunter 33 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