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Mar 28, 2020

'Endeavour', a Tartan 34.5C For Sale

SORRY, NOW SOLD! For more boats like this one that are currently for sale please go to Cruising Sailboats for Sale... After 33 years of Europe, Atlantic

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Mar 04, 2020

Which Deep Cycle Marine Battery Best Fits Your 12V Power Requirement?

A Deep Cycle Marine Battery is definitely the way to go, but which type is best? A liquid lead acid boat battery or one of the Valve-Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) types? Find out here!

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Mar 01, 2020

'Maria Concordia', a Broadblue 42 Catamaran for Sale

If you are looking for a fast, quality bluewater catamaran suitable for single-handing, take a look at this Broadblue 42, currently located in Grenada,

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Feb 26, 2020

'Mañana', a Taswell 49AS for sale

'S/Y Mañana', LG9841 (NOR), a Taswell 49AS. SORRY, NOW SOLD! For more boats like this one that are currently for sale please go to Cruising Sailboats for

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Feb 24, 2020

How Hull Drag and Wavemaking Resistance Affect Speed through the Water

It's not just the fauna and flora which attaches itself below the waterline that create hull drag, wavemaking resistance also has a limiting affect on our hullspeed

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Feb 24, 2020

A Sailboat Cockpit Must be Workable, Comfortable and Safe

The sailboat cockpit has to operate as an efficient work station when underway, and a comfortable leisure area when at anchor, but on some sailboats the compromise is not always successful

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Feb 23, 2020

Why Some Sailboat Keels Perform Better To Windward Than Others

But it's not just about windward performance, other types of sailboat keels may suit your sailing area better and reduce your mooring costs; for example

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Feb 12, 2020

The Case for Sailboat Tillers as an Alternative To Wheel Steering

Just why do so many modern sailboats have wheel steering when sailboat tillers are cheaper, more reliable and convenient? Check out this comparison between wheels and tillers

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Feb 10, 2020

‘Merrimist’, an Ericson 38-200 for sale

Price slashed from $50,000 to $38,000. Owner Now Very Keen to Sell! 'Merrimist', a 1986 shoal draft Ericson 38 is a Great Liveaboard, Weekender or World

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Feb 09, 2020

'Passat II', a Tayana 55

'Passat II', an ideal liveaboard long-distance cruising boat for sale at a very reasonable price. Type: Sailing cruiser Year : 1990 Location: Grenada,

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Feb 07, 2020

s/v 'Tayana', a Tayana 37 for Sale

'Tayana' is for sale. She's a classic bluewater cutter-rigged sailboat. With a thick fiberglass hull, she's a full keel double-ender designed by the famous

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Feb 05, 2020

Used Sailing Equipment For Sale

Here's where people with sailing equipment for sale advertise their stuff entirely free of charge. If you're looking for used sailing gear or other used boating accessories, here's where to find it!

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Jan 26, 2020

Looking for Yacht Services & Facilities available on Grenada?

All Yacht Services & Facilities currently available on Grenada are listed here together with the service providers and contact details...

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Jan 17, 2020

C&C 37R for Sale

Ocean Phoenix is a 1989 C&C 37R (Hull #11) designed as a racer/cruiser. Currently located in Barrington, Rhode Island, she has been in the water for

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Jan 16, 2020

'Snowflake', a Richard Woods 35' Flica Sailing Catamaran For Sale

Currently located in Grenada, West Indies, Snowflake is a 1987 35 foot Richard Woods Flica F3 catamaran, production boat built by Palamos Boatbuild Ltd

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