Adventures with Betsy Ross
August 29, 2024
Even on a power cruiser, a sailmaker’s sewing machine is an integral tool to have aboard.
Even on a power cruiser, a sailmaker’s sewing machine is an integral tool to have aboard.
Drilling stainless steel can be a hot mess. Here’s a quick tip for keeping your cool.
We need Tool Amnesty Day for returning all the stuff we borrowed and then accidentally kept.
An Inexpensive Piece of Gear Can Diagnose an Engine’s Illness; Both cheap and easy to use, a handheld pyrometer could be one of the most useful tools in your collection.
A heat gun is a tool that is far to commonly left out of a captain’s tool bag. It can provide a wonder of DIY capabilities, but a word of warning, if you struggle with a screwdriver a heat gun can ruin your day…
I used to think every boater carried tools onboard, even if he was a mechanical klutz. But when I began working as a diesel mechanic, I
Bearings from the Editor’s Desk
Devising a safe, easy way to get our dog on shore from an anchorage required some innovation.
Before you go to sea, know how to access telehealth services, acquire medication refills and get medical care.
Planning for loss of steering and engine control requires familiarity, not new equipment.
A set layout is paired with an impressive list of standard equipment on a proven hull design.
When you can’t go any faster or slower, there are other options to help you arrive safely.
Let’s bring back these nautical words and terms. They’re better than the way we communicate today.
Once a rescue craft, this Norway-built steel trawler is the ticket to ride for a venturesome crew.
Island time is great, except in an emergency. This medevac service is for boaters who need help fast.
Black streaks, yellow mustaches and rust all require different solutions to keep a boat looking clean.
