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3D Printing: Making Your Own Parts

By now, you must have heard of 3D Printing. It’s the latest craze in prototyping and the technology has been perfected with various materials, for

The Lowdown On Caulk

A stroll through the caulk and adhesive aisle of any marine chandlery will reveal a dizzying array of products. I recently walked through the ship’s

Core Concerns

The cored composite, fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) construction technique has changed the face of recreational boatbuilding and ownership. In fact, it’s safe to say that it

Thoughts From Sea

During lengthy summer cruises I habitually make notes about topics that might be worth writing about. They are never stuffed into the same hiding place,

Hose Clamp Selection: Part I

Think for a moment about this incongruity: the watertight integrity of a vessel often relies on something as simple and mundane as a hose clamp,

Stainless Steel and Corrosion

Stainless steel; the very name implies virtual metallurgical immortality. Since its accidental discovery nearly 100 years ago, stainless steel has become a fixture in everything

The Unexpected Moment

After overplanning for a Gulf Stream crossing on my refitted Grand Banks 47, I found myself in a scene that would have shocked anyone.

Survival Gear Savvy

It’s smart to keep an eye on the boat’s emergency equipment, even between scheduled service intervals.

Steel Heart. Steel Will.

Discover how Captain Luuc Klop transformed a rugged, unfinished 44-foot pilothouse trawler into “Barabbas”—a stunning, family-friendly passagemaker.

We Have Liftoff

It’s not every day that a builder and owner take Hull No. 1 for 1,200-mile, open-water shakedown, but the Demey 60 Spaceship is headed for new frontiers.

Refit by Design

The concept process behind Croix du Sud demonstrates how to consider a future refit for a classic build.

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