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E32-3 Offshore with the 2014 Sailomat Wind Vane--12 Minute Video
YouTube link: Demonstration of the 2014 "Sailomat 800"self-steering vane during a 6,000-mile transit LA-Hawaii-LA.- Christian Williams
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- Controls - Steering, Binnacle, Wind Vanes & Ground Tackle
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E31C Brightwork Refinish
The appearance of the forward hatch on my boat was looking a bit tired. Even though the varnish gets refresher coats, I am always bummed at how quickly the gloss fades and if left alone too long, you're looking at stripping back to bare and starting over. I wanted to take the hatch off and...- Martin King
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- Wood Work & Finishing
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E29 Venerable Sailomat 3040 for Venerable Sailboat
Every proper cruising boat needs a windvane self-steering gear. Right? This is one of those things I thought I'd go full-mad-scientist on, some time in the future when other needs were taken care of. Those things are expensive, but plenty of people have successfully brewed up their own...- toddster
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- Controls - Steering, Binnacle, Wind Vanes & Ground Tackle
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E25CB Balsa Core Repair: Cabin Top and Companionway - Part 2
Sometimes I wish I could retire now and spend all my time working on restoring my boat, and then take it on trips to Michigan, Florida, and the NC coast. It can be disheartening when weeks go by without any progress, I do love working on her. But I have a great job, and it funds our project...- olsenjohn
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- Renovations - Full or Partial
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E32-3 First two weeks of living aboard / Tunes at sea
It's been almost two full weeks of living aboard Delightful now, here on Bainbridge Island. I still feel like I live in a fairy tale, most of the time. The Island itself is idyllic and gorgeous, and my marina location close to 3(!) quaint coffee and breakfast joints makes it easy to walk to...- Geoff W.
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- Living on Board