A Cheap Way to Ruin Standing Rigging
When it comes to a boats Standing Rigging, the wires that hold the mast vertical, most sailors give it little...
Hose Clamps, another reason to use two
Screw failure, all stainless hose clamp, type 304 SS When it comes to hose clamps we all know two are...
Seacock Access
It is mid-winter here in New England and in the boatyard that means maintenance, checking and inspecting various critical parts...
New Fiberglass Reefer Lid
I first wrote about building a new lid for Malaya’s refer back in February of 2018, in that article I...
Progress on Refit…..
It hasn’t been the fastest refit, a couple of hours after work each day and weekends but progress is being...
Stanchion Problems
Over the years I have had to fix innumerable problems with life line stanchions and their bases. Deck leaks, bent...
What is the Worst Job in a Boat Yard?
There are many jobs in a boat yard that are not a lot of fun, but the absolute worst is...
Steering Inspection Update
This past week I paid a visit to Edson Marine at their New Bedford MA. headquarters. I had stopped in...
Steering Cable Inspection
Does your boat have cable steering? If so when was the last time you inspected the cables or replaced them?...
Seacocks and Thru-Hulls, Installation and Maintenance
My last post was about hose clamps, that generated some interest from followers on seacocks and thru-hulls. So, let’s take...