Repair & Maintenance
July ‘Latitude 38’ and Mystery Boat Launch on Friday
A well-known, abandoned boat is brought back to life to carry on her sailing life.
Friday’s Marvelous and Mysterious Maritime Memories: When Lifelines Fail
More than one sailor has gone overboard due to lifelines failing. At least in these two stories, the result was a good one.
The Resourceful Sailor Battens Down the Hatches
The Resourceful Sailor needed to replace the waterproof seal on the removable cockpit engine hatch of his Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, 'Sampaguita.'
The Resourceful Sailor Explores Adding an Additional Propane Tank to a Small Boat
The Resourceful Sailor explores how to add an additional propane tank to his 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20 'Sampaguita.'
More Sailors Needed on the Working Waterfront
Can sailors solve the supply chain issue? More sailors are needed in ports and aboard ships to help keep the commercial maritime world working.
California Storms Take Their Toll and Keep Coming
The stormy weekends continue. If you got through the last one, make sure you're ready for the next one.
The Resurrection of ‘Rosebud’
This is the story of 'Rosebud,' a Santa Cruz 52 commissioned by Roger and Isobel Sturgeon in December 1997. It nabbed the cover of the October 1999 'Latitude 38' and led to the build of two other great 'Rosebud's.
A Relaxing Saturday Sail, or Messing About in Boats?
How often have you gone to your boat, feeling a bit grumpy and down about the "work" you have to do, only to get there and happily get stuck into even the dirtiest of jobs?
‘Eleonora E’ Salvaged Three Months After Sinking at Dock
We're happy to report that a few weeks ago, 'Eleonora E' was successfully re-floated and hauled out.
The Rebuilding of ‘Mahina’ Hits Prime Time
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
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