Repair & Maintenance
A Sad Day as Another Old Sailboat Goes to the Crusher
Who among us can honestly say they're not mesmerized by the spectacle of an old sailboat being broken up by the relentless machines?
Nelly Belle Tastes Saltwater in Time to Race to Fresh Water
Alan Wirtanen relaunched his 24-ft boat, Nelly Belle, in Santa Cruz on May 29 almost 50 years since he built her.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Ron Holland Keeps Sailing Because He Keeps It Simple
To imagine Ron enjoying an afternoon sail on his Coronado 25 highlights one of the things we've always appreciated about him: he likes to sail.
The Resourceful Sailor Watches Aged Committee Boat Go Electric
The Resourceful Sailor was privy to the Port Townsend Sailing Association's conversion of their committee boat from diesel to electric engine.
Shouldn’t Every Boat Have a Crow’s Nest?
With limited time and finances, I established an engineering plan that would give me confidence in a safe installation.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
Are You the Next KKMI Boat Wizard?
KKMI is looking for skilled technicians who can wizard their way around boat repairs — plumbing, electrical, installations and more.
Westwind Boat Detailing Offers Washing, Waxing and Varnishing
Washing, waxing, varnishing. Serving the entire Bay Area for more than 30 years. “Everything looks great! It was a huge relief."
EWOL Propellers — Setting the Pitch
EWOL propellers make maneuvering easier (reduce inertia), and increase sail speed and optimize engine speed.
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