DIY
Don Litton’s Columbia 29 ‘Pythagoras’
Why are boats getting so big? The humble Columbia 29 is a reminder of a more relaxed era.
Scows Ask, “What’s the Point of a Bow?”
Will the day come when pointy bows are a thing of the past?
We’re Suffering Serious Sailing Sustainable Energy FOMO
Where are the sailors who are creating the clean-energy future?
Is Your Anode Aluminum or Zinc?
Lighter, faster, cheaper anodes for your boat. According to 'IBI', aluminum lasts up to 50% longer than zinc.
The Resourceful Sailor Configures a Spinnaker Pole Holder
After the pit crew’s first inadvertent and slightly bloody knock on the noggin, the owner wanted the visitor's spinnaker holder gone.
A Labor Day Salute to the Maritime Trades
Boat care, maintenance and restoration require both skilled marine tradespeople and space along the shoreline for the businesses to do the work.
Is DIY D.Y.I.N.G?
There was a time not long ago when cruisers earned their sea legs doing their own boat work. DIY was not only a necessity, it was a rite of passage.
“My Name Is Leo, I’m a Boatbuilder and a Sailor” Who Restored ‘Tally Ho’
After a seven-year restoration, 'Tally Ho' arrives from the Pacific Northwest to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Resourceful Sailor: Stepping a Small Boat Mast With a Tripod
The Resourceful Sailor said yes when asked about helping step the mast of 'Murrelet' (a 2019, home-built, 19-ft Spitzgatter), using her purpose-built tripod.
The Resourceful Sailor: Unstepping a Small Boat’s Mast With a Bigger Boat’s Yard
When The Resourceful Sailor was asked to help with an unusual DIY mast unstepping, he jumped right in.
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