DIY
The Rebuilding of ‘Mahina’ Hits Prime Time
Progress on the Albin Vega 27 'Mahina' continues on Shaw Island in the Pacific Northwest.
The Resourceful Sailor Builds New Spreader Tips
Here's another of The Resourceful Sailor's DIY solutions — this time he's replacing the old spreader tips on his 1985 Flicka 20 Pacific Seacraft 'Sampaguita.'
Restoring a Classic: The Slog of the Albin Vega 27 ‘Mahina’
John Neal's 'Log of the Mahina' was one of the early, small-boat voyaging books that spawned endless followers.
The Resourceful Sailor Attempts the Northwest Passage — Again
Usually when we hear from the Resourceful Sailor it's to learn about his latest MacGyvering attempts aboard his Flicka 20, 'Sampaguita.'
The Resourceful Sailor Tackles Air Circulation to Combat Condensation
Having lived aboard over 10 years in the Pacific Northwest, I have long contended with condensation aboard 'Sampaguita', a Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20.
Watt a Boat: ‘Sqoop’ Gets an Electrical Makeover
After Jay Whitlan transformed his Laguna 26 into a square-rigged sailboat named 'Sqoop,' he then upgraded the aged electrical system to a safe, modern setup.
Quality Spars from Sparcraft America
Specializing in quality masts and spars for all types of sailboats for over 50 years.
The Resourceful Sailor Weaves a Lee Net
The Resourceful Sailor decides to make a lee cloth alternative — the lee net.
The Resourceful Sailor: Removing External Chainplates — An Unusual Tool Belt
The Resourceful Sailor looks outside the standard tool box to find creative ways of removing chainplate bolts.
Attempted Sailboat Bottom-Cleaning Goes Sideways
Beach the boat, clean the bottom, and sail away. What could possibly go wrong?
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