Boat Maintenance
Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual
Boatowner’s Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder The boatowner’s foremost troubleshooting guide is now better than ever. If it’s on a boat and it
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Sailing Courses & Books
Sailing Books & ASA Course Materials
Recommended Sailing Books There are hundreds of great books that help you build your knowledge about sailing to prepare you for hands-on experience. If you
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Community
A Sail of Two Idiots
I want to take the opportunity to mention the recent launch of Renee Petrillo’s book called “A Sail of Two Idiots”. Mike and Renee bought
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Favorite Stuff
PlatyPreserve Wine Bag
The PlatyPreserve wine bag is the perfect way to protect the taste of an opened bottle of wine. Pour your wine into this collapsible soft
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Favorite Stuff
Tideminders
Tideminders is a great product for your boat to safely ride storm surges, tidal changes, and high winds. These simple gadgets help you avoid constantly checking
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News
Seabbatical Needs Catamarans!
Here’s a call to owners looking for a unique place for their catamaran. Seabbatical is a small company filling a niche for charterers who prefer
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Boat Maintenance
Catamaran Solar Panels
Catamaran solar panels come in all sizes and shapes for use in many areas of boats to generate extra energy. With today’s modern multihulls and
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Boat Maintenance
Top Ten General Marine Diesel Engine Do’s and Don’ts
Don’t start engines without checking fluid levels, belts, and raw water inlet. Do not permit engines to sit without running them for more than 7
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Trivia & Fun Facts
Boat Names: Is It Really That Important?
A boat is not just a boat to a “true-blue cruiser”. It’s our home, our life, our “escape pod” and we feel very attached to
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Seamanship
When to Reef the Sails on a Catamaran
Reefing a cruising catamaran is normally determined by wind speed and not the action of the boat itself. It is difficult to determine when a
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Trivia & Fun Facts
Why are Boats Named after Women?
Outremer Catamaran For centuries, mankind has braved the ocean in an effort to explore the wide-open spaces of the world. Boating is now more of
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Favorite Stuff
UV Swimwear
UV Swimwear Coolibar offers great sun protective swimwear options for the whole family. This swimsuits give you ultimate sun protection for snorkeling and diving. They
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Guru Causes
Please, rethink Plastic!
Say “No” To Plastic Our oceans and its wildlife are suffering because of the choices we make as consumers. Join Catamaran Guru in saying no
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TV Installation & Electric Winch Conversion
Watch how Maz Ocean does a TV installation and how to do a conversion from a regular winch to an electric winch on a Leopard
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Favorite Stuff
Dremel Rotary Tool
Dremel 8220 Rotary Tool is a Must for Cruisers Dremel 8200 12V MAX High-Performance Cordless Rotary Tool is a must-have for any man’s (or woman’s)
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Favorite Stuff
Bucket Head Wet/Dry Vac
Wet/Dry Vac, Cruiser Essential The Bucket Head Wet/Dry Vac is undoubtedly one of our BEST pieces of equipment on board at under $25! It is
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Trivia & Fun Facts
What is Scurvy and How Do I Not Get It?
Scurvy is a deficiency that is caused by a lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in a person’s diet. Vitamin C is essential for the
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Seamanship
Top Ten Rules For Good Seamanship
We have all heard the saying: Proper Planning and Preparation Prevents a Piss Poor Performance. Well, anyone who has ever done long passages or even
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