Easy Lifting
December 8, 2023
Windlasses can be incredibly robust and extremely reliable, given a little care and the proper installation.
Windlasses can be incredibly robust and extremely reliable, given a little care and the proper installation.
Sure, you’ve read plenty about how to anchor, but what happens if you become unanchored?
Anchors provide freedom, the ability to go and stay places far and wide, and the chance to explore places of remoteness and quiet. It is time to regain some of that freedom.
Like all of your onboard equipment, your windlass requires regular maintenance in order to live a long life. After every extended jaunt, flush the entire
Heave Ho! Windlass a little tired? Ground tackle is one of the most vital pieces of equipment on your cruiser. No matter how diligently you maintain things, everything has an expiration date. It may be time to toss the darn thing and install a vibrant new one.
We had just finished the 190-mile crossing of the Sea of Cortez from Mazatlan, Mexico, to Bahia de Los Muertos (Bay of the Dead, in
The first thing that struck me when Growler arrived was the absence of holes on the foredeck. The builder had securely bolted a beefy Butler Marine platform
We all are maintenance freaks, aren’t we? Without fail and with enthusiasm, we poke and test in the engine room, renewing and replacing the things
I like to work on my boat, but just up until the middle of June. Then it is time to go cruising in British Columbia.
An Aspen Power Catamarans rally raises the adventure bar with a trip up Vancouver Island’s untamed west coast.
These 10 decrees will keep pretty much any boater safe out on the water.
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Why this seasoned captain favors full-displacement boats over fast trawlers.
Catching up with Selene CEO Howard Chen as the trawler builder looks to expansion.
Before any extended trip, follow these guidelines to prepare the captain and crew for medical emergencies.
Three decades ago, I promised myself I’d return to Norway. In part one of this two-part series, I made it to the fjords and coastal ports of the Telemark region.
Few boat accessories reveal past maintenance failures more than clear vinyl enclosures.
Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.
In an emergency, a properly maintained, easy-to-launch life raft can make all the difference.
