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Jul 29, 2018
Kings Cruiser 33, Fully Equipped Sailboat for Sale
Wharf: Fiskars Finland Material: GRP Year: 1977 Lead Fin Keel Wheel steering 6 Berths Length: 10,24 m (33ft) Beam: 3,12 m Draft: 1,62 m Weight: 4,5t Displacement:
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Jul 25, 2018
'Papa' a Nantucket Island 38
This is a unique opportunity to purchase 'Papa', a lightly used, USCG Documented, 1985 Nantucket Island 38 sailing yacht that has been well cared for by
Jul 23, 2018
'Kahana', A Custom 38 Benford Liveaboard Cruiser
'Kahana' is an on-deck 38’3” custom Benford Mercedes built by a cruising couple to circumnavigate. The brass wheel inside hooks up to cockpit tiller
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Jul 20, 2018
Tucker Charybdis Mk II steel ketch for sale
1978 Tucker Design Charybdis MkII Steel Ketch A couple of years back, we picked up a 35’ modified Charybdis MkII steel ketch, designed by Robert Tucker,
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Jul 20, 2018
'Querencia', an Endeavour 37 for Sale
''Querencia'' is an Endeavour 37, Tall Rig with Bowsprit, 'A Plan' Interior, Built 1982. This is a popular criusing sloop with a long keel designed for
Jul 20, 2018
'Sweet Sensation', a 1988 Custom Hughes 40 For Sale
'Sweet Sensation' is a cutter ketch-rigged sailboat custom built for her first owner in 1988 by Hughes Yachts in Ontario, Canada. This center cockpit design
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Jul 20, 2018
'Aeolia', an Allied Yachts 32' Seawind Mk II Ketch For Sale
'Aeolia', an Allied Yachts 32' Seawind Mk II Ketch, hull #111, built in 1979. The 32' Seawind Ketch exhibits superb sailing qualities, ideal for costal
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Jul 14, 2018
Endeavour 42 - Centre Cockpit sloop
'Beach House', a 1985 Endeavour 42 LOA: 42'3 LWL: 33'4 Beam: 13'4 Draft: 5'0 Mast Height above water:62'0 SORRY, NOW SOLD! This boat has served us well
Jul 07, 2018
A Parachute Sea Anchor, or a Drogue?
Two ways of dealing with heavy weather at sea are heaving-to with a parachute sea anchor, or running-before under a drogue streamed from the stern, but which is the better option?
Jul 07, 2018
Is BBB Anchor Chain As Good As The Other Types Of Anchor Chain?
Proof Coil, High Test and BBB anchor chain all have their own attributes and shortcomings, so there's no one answer. But here's how to choose what's best for your boat
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Jul 07, 2018
Which Boat Cabin Heater Will Heat Your Boat Best?
There are several types of boat cabin heater to choose from; direct heating fuelled by paraffin or diesel, or indirect hot water or blown hot air systems. But which, and why?
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Jul 06, 2018
Which Boat Galley Layout Is Best for Offshore Sailing?
A properly thought out boat galley is a key component of an offshore cruising boat. So where should it be located, and what's the best arrangement for the individual galley components?
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Jul 05, 2018
Would Living on a Boat Work For You?
It's not for everyone, but if you're willing to make a few compromises, living on a boat just might be the best move you'll ever make
Jul 05, 2018
Live Aboard Boats For Sale
Ready to live the dream? Then browsing through this listing of live aboard boats for sale might just get you on your way...
Jul 01, 2018
Single Line Reefing; the Simplest Way to Pull a Slab in the Mainsail
Before going to the expense of installing an in-mast or in-boom mainsail roller reefing systems, you should take a look at the simple, dependable and inexpensive single line reefing system
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Recent Articles
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Kings Cruiser 33, Fully Equipped Sailboat for Sale
Jul 29, 18 03:29 AM
Wharf: Fiskars Finland Material: GRP Year: 1977 Lead Fin Keel Wheel steering 6 Berths Length: 10,24 m (33ft) Beam: 3,12 m Draft: 1,62 m Weight: 4,5t Displacement:
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'Papa' a Nantucket Island 38
Jul 25, 18 12:00 PM
This is a unique opportunity to purchase 'Papa', a lightly used, USCG Documented, 1985 Nantucket Island 38 sailing yacht that has been well cared for by
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'Kahana', A Custom 38 Benford Liveaboard Cruiser
Jul 23, 18 01:07 AM
'Kahana' is an on-deck 38’3” custom Benford Mercedes built by a cruising couple to circumnavigate. The brass wheel inside hooks up to cockpit tiller
and a little bit of nonsense:~
How to Recognise a Sailing Fanatic...
Sailing Jargon Buster
This week's word is...
Wear Ship, or Wearing Ship ~ An alternative to tacking, in which a vessel is gybed right the way around until the wind is on the other side of the bow.
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