Some folks get hung up debating whether a truck with a manual transmission is better than one with an automatic for towing a boat – and vice versa. They’ll go on for hours stating reason after reason why one is better than the other. Well, let me spill the beans and tell you right now, […]
Don’t Sweat It – Douse and Reef with a Lazy Jack System
A lazy jack system on your sailboat – a classic case of form vs. function. Some say it’s uncool. Some say it’s the usefulness that matters. Up to you to decide. Lazy jacks are rigging lines that are fitted to the upper section of the mast and come down towards the back and middle of […]
LED Navigation Lights For Boats Boost Long Lasting Reliable Power
Remember back when there was no such thing as LED navigational lights? We do. Luckily, times have changed! Boat light technology has changed, for the better! Gone are the days when all the navigational light lamps on boats where fitted with little incandescent bulbs that used to burn out at the first sign of night […]
A Boat Steering Wheel is the Ultimate Marine Imagery for Good Reason
Now what’s so special about a boat steering wheel that we would even consider a piece about it? Well, think about it for a second. In car, unless you are talking about F1 cars, a wheel is a wheel. They are more or less the same size and as exciting as a bag of nuts […]
Used Sails Save Jerry Sailor and his Catalina 27
Buying used sails to replace old, worn out ones on your boat is an excellent way to keep your sailboat safe and running at its best. It’s also a great way to save a lot of money. If you are on a budget and your boat maintenance funds have to go towards other parts of […]