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Loxx™ fasteners versus Lift-at-the-dot

Posted on September 21, 2021September 21, 2021 by admin

There are two common fasteners used on boat canvas. The most popular is the snap fastener which can be canvas-to-canvas or canvas to a hard surface using a stud. This is a…

Fixing Twisted Anchor Chain

Posted on August 31, 2021August 31, 2021 by admin

A little background first. A couple of years ago I had my anchor and chain re-galvanized. This was a great success, and both looked like new. However, after I started using it,…

Why replace sailboat running rigging?

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 by admin

Modern ropes last a long time in general, but all are subject to UV damage and general wear and tear. I live in British Columbia where UV is relatively low, particularly in…

Burgees and flags for lazy people.

Posted on February 7, 2021February 11, 2021 by admin

This is what happens to a burgee when you leave it up all the time. This one is slightly less than one year old, but has been up in the sun and…

Leaking Windows

Posted on March 4, 2020March 25, 2020 by admin

Almost every boat will eventually develop leaking windows. My boat Tangleberry is no exception. The first leak started about 5 years ago. It was one of the large aluminum framed windows on…

The Mystery of the Missing Battens

Posted on February 17, 2020May 18, 2020 by admin

The self-tacking jib on my Hanse 371 has 3 vertical battens which allow it to have some roach, and thereby gain some extra area. The batten openings face down and battens are…

DIY Line Locker Hangers

Posted on February 9, 2020February 9, 2020 by admin

My boat has line hangers on the aft end of the cabin for the halyards and control lines on the cabin top. They have been there since the boat was new in…

Troubleshooting the Windlass

Posted on February 5, 2020June 20, 2020 by admin

When I took the anchor and chain off for galvanizing I noticed that the anchor windlass would not power downward, but it would power upward. Today I gathered some tools and went…

Is Re-Galvanizing Worth It?

Posted on February 3, 2020February 14, 2020 by admin

Is re-galvanizing a rusty anchor and chain worth doing, or should you just buy new? I have seen lots of posts in sailing forums that suggest re-galvanizing costs nearly as much as…

Giving up my Honda 2 HP Outboard

Posted on August 28, 2019March 12, 2020 by admin

When I bought Tangleberry in 2001 I determined to buy a high quality dinghy/outboard combination. I settled on an Achilles Hypalon dinghy with an air floor. That proved to be an excellent…

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