Raw Water Plumbing Etiquette
March 1, 2013
I looked at the plumbing arrangement, scratched my head and marveled at how it had managed to survive for this long. A ball valve was
I looked at the plumbing arrangement, scratched my head and marveled at how it had managed to survive for this long. A ball valve was
Potable water—it’s the very lifeblood of all creatures great and small. As cruisers, our primary concern is having enough of it, which is simply a
Drinking water just isn’t what it used to be. It can taste awful. It can smell. It may carry disease-causing organisms, and plug pipes and
When initally joining the boating scene, most folks have a dream, to travel distant shores or sailing off into the sunset. For many it never
It was pretty quiet, then all of a sudden there was this huge explosion. Is this a report from a Baghdad street or perhaps the
Image Gallery is disabled at this time. Boats stink. Really, they do, and the primary reason is that they must be watertight. Ventilation is limited on board, and its virtually nonexistent aboard a boat that is unoccupied. Any odors that make their way into a boat or are generated on board tend to stay there and become concentrated.
Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.
Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.
Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.
An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.
A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.
A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.
AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.
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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.
A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.
