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German Engineering at its Finest
Check out this new yacht! The Hanse 575 has some pretty impressive features to say the least. Although it is riddled with modern design and not for you classic lines types, it is still worth a look....
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Un-stepping the Mast
When un-stepping the mast there are several things that need to happen in preparation for the actual mast removal. Small boats or big boats alike, first things must come first. All of the sails and...
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The Solent Has Its Own Stay!
A stay that gets its name from a strait separating the Isle of Wight from the mainland of southern England, the Solent. This traditionally windy place with strong currents can cause rough sea...
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No Rudder, No Problem!
Ever wonder, “what if we lose steerage”? Well this little video, brought to you by our friends at Yachting Monthly, covers a few concepts to help allow you to get your boat back under control. They...
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Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show 2014
And so the sailing season kicks off! Come on down to the 2014 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show and say hi. It is supposed to be good weather all weekend with a chance of rain in the evenings. Stop by and...
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Views From Aloft
This was form last week and it was a gorgeous spring day! We conducted an aloft inspection and re-tape. I have no idea what the red blurry thing is. A J 105 with a Leisure Furl!? Yes……yes it is. Black...
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Views from Aloft
Another one of our FREE safety inspections takes us aloft in Arnold, MD Bosun’s Selfie! I love this shot, it says Chesapeake summer is not far away. This was a Beneteau Yachts about 8 or 9 years old....
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The New Boss
The IMOCA Open 60 Hugo Boss team is growing and has added an American by the name of Ryan Breymaier. This guy has many accolades in sailing, one of them being the ‘Golden Route’ record: New York to...
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Views from Aloft
Remember: You Can Click on the Image for a Larger View! Aloft on the South River at Liberty Marina. I am conducting an aloft inspection for insurance. The boat is a quite large Tayana 55 It turns...
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Annapolis Boat Show
….is back! Click the Image for Boat Show Deals!!! Come See Us at Tent O13, Next to the Marriot Waterfront
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Clear to Tack?
What are the options when considering a boat that tacks its own sails from one point-of-sail to another. Newer boats are being designed a bit more mast forward, with taller masts and bigger mainsails....
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Rod Rigging
In the world of sailboat standing rigging there are three common materials used, stainless steel wire, Nitronic 50 rod, and various types of synthetic fibers, which are becoming more and more...
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Cruisers Can Fly Spinnakers Too!
So are you sick of your jib flogging around when you turn the boat down wind? Do you dread heading down wind because you know the boat’s performance will drastically suffer? Somehow the thought of the...
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Views from Aloft
An absolutely GORGEOUS day on the bay. This trip aloft was to retrieve a skyed main halyard and conduct a basic visual safety inspection. This was our first ‘Views from Aloft’ this year, taken last...
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Views From Aloft
A beautiful day in Friendship, Maryland Click the image for a better view! We went aloft on this completely re-rigged Beneteau 411 to cover tang holes. The birds were making their way-in and building a...
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US Sailboat Show, Annapolis
It’s Boat Show Time and we are back at it again. Please come see us, ask us questions and see what we have to Offer. Mention this Blog and receive a voucher for a FREE Rig Tune and Rigging Inspection....
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It’s a New Year…
at … …and we have recently moved to a new location!! That’s right, we’ve moved, but don’t worry, we’re not far. Actually, we are now even closer to you than before ;-0). The new location is still...
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The Dreaded Halyard Swivel!
~You may find that I am poking a bit with this one. Perhaps the British might call it “a bit cheeky”, but I assure you it is all in good fun… THE HALYARD SWIVEL I just wanted to take a minute and...
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The Integral Backstay Adjuster
Integral backstay adjusters can play a big role in how a boat sails. Being able to adjust the backstay tension from the pump of a handle can be useful on cruisers just as much as racers. We all need to...
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A Deeper Look at Top Down/ Spinnaker Furlers
Top down furling is the new revolution that makes flying the big sails a much more achievable task. However, nothing is just push a button and ‘bang’ there’s your spinnaker. Although this system makes...
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