Repair & Maintenance
The Resourceful Sailor Attempts the Northwest Passage — Again
Usually when we hear from the Resourceful Sailor it's to learn about his latest MacGyvering attempts aboard his Flicka 20, 'Sampaguita.'
KC Crowell Relaunches ‘Chance’, Bear Boat #47
From dilapidated to gleaming. Bear #47 gets another chance to sail the Bay.
Man and Dog Escape Injury in Sailboat Explosion
The explosion may have been the result of a propane buildup in the cabin.
The Resourceful Sailor Tackles Air Circulation to Combat Condensation
Having lived aboard over 10 years in the Pacific Northwest, I have long contended with condensation aboard 'Sampaguita', a Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20.
Plans Underway to Fully Dredge San Rafael Channel This Summer
Plans are underway for San Rafael Creek and channel system to be fully dredged this summer.
Disabled Container Ship Towed into San Francisco Bay
The United States Coast Guard has reported that the 564-foot container ship 'Wan Hai 176' has been towed into San Francisco Bay after it reported a loss of engine power on Friday afternoon.
Watt a Boat: ‘Sqoop’ Gets an Electrical Makeover
After Jay Whitlan transformed his Laguna 26 into a square-rigged sailboat named 'Sqoop,' he then upgraded the aged electrical system to a safe, modern setup.
The Resourceful Sailor Weaves a Lee Net
The Resourceful Sailor decides to make a lee cloth alternative — the lee net.
The Sailing Counter Culture at Jackson’s Hardware
You bump into sailors in all the best places. Especially when in search of help for boat projects.
The Resourceful Sailor: Removing External Chainplates — An Unusual Tool Belt
The Resourceful Sailor looks outside the standard tool box to find creative ways of removing chainplate bolts.
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