First Sailboat Ownership73
Is a Free Sailboat Ever Worth It?
Is a Free Sailboat Ever Worth It: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
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Sailing & seamanship
Practical sailing, boat ownership, maintenance, and seamanship guides.
First Sailboat Ownership74
Is It Cheaper to Own a Sailboat or Rent One?
Is It Cheaper to Own a Sailboat or Rent One: 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 Guides75
Island Packet 31 Buying Guide and Ownership Costs
Island Packet 31 Buying Guide 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
Used Sailboat Model Guides76
J/24 Buying Guide for Beginners
J/24 Buying Guide 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
Used Sailboat Model Guides77
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey Used Buying Guide
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 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
Rigging78
Keel-Stepped vs Deck-Stepped Mast
Keel-Stepped vs Deck-Stepped Mast: 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 Guides79
MacGregor 26 Pros, Cons, and Common Problems
MacGregor 26 Pros, Cons, and Common Problems: 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 Care80
Mainsail vs Jib: What Each Sail Does
Mainsail vs Jib: What Each Sail Does: 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 Plumbing81
Marine Toilet Smells: Causes and Fixes
Marine Toilet Smells: 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
Rigging82
Mast-Step Corrosion on Sailboats
Mast-Step Corrosion on 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
Maintenance83
Monthly Sailboat Maintenance Checklist
Monthly Sailboat Maintenance 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
Docking, Anchoring, and Cruising84
Mooring Ball vs Anchor: What Is Safer?
Mooring Ball vs Anchor: What Is Safer: 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 Guides85
O'Day 25 Buying Guide and Common Issues
O'Day 25 Buying Guide and Common Issues: 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 Trim86
Outhaul Explained for Beginner Sailors
Outhaul Explained for Beginner Sailors: 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 Guides87
Pearson 30 Buying Guide for First-Time Owners
Pearson 30 Buying Guide for First-Time Owners: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
Beginner Sailing88
Points of Sail Explained With Simple Examples
Points of Sail Explained With Simple Examples: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
6 min read
Beginner Sailing89
Port vs Starboard: Easy Memory Tricks for New Sailors
Port vs Starboard: Easy Memory Tricks for New Sailors: 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 Buying90
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Sailboat
Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used 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 Buying91
Red Flags When Buying an Old Fiberglass Sailboat
Red Flags When Buying an Old Fiberglass 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 Care92
Reefing a Sail: Beginner Guide
Reefing a Sail: Beginner Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read
Rigging93
Running Rigging Replacement Cost
Running Rigging Replacement 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
Sail Trim94
Sail Trim for Beginners: A Simple Guide
Sail Trim for Beginners: A Simple Guide: 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 Plumbing95
Sailboat Battery Setup for Beginners
Sailboat Battery Setup 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 Plumbing96
Sailboat Bilge Pump Not Working: Troubleshooting Guide
Sailboat Bilge Pump Not Working: Troubleshooting Guide: a practical sailing guide with clear answers, checklists, red flags, cost notes, and related resources for boat owners and new sailors.
5 min read