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Mar 23, 2025

Sailboat Propellor Issues: Questions & Answers

Got a propellor problem? Odds are you'll find the solution here...

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Mar 23, 2025

Tiller Steering Info & Data

Got a question about tiller steering? You'll probably find the answer here...

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Mar 23, 2025

Sailboat Keels: Info & Facts

Got a question about sailboat keels? You'll probably find the answer here...

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Mar 23, 2025

Sailboat Rudders

Illustrated examples of Balanced Sailboat Rudders, Semi-Balanced Rudders, Keel-Hung Rudders, Skeg-Hung Rudders, Spade Rudders, Twin Rudders, and Transom-Hung Rudders

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Mar 23, 2025

Sailboat Rudder Issues: Questions & Answers

Got a rudder problem? Odds are you'll find the solution here...

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Mar 22, 2025

Why Choose a Trimaran Sailing Boat?

Trimarans offer thrilling speed and unique stability. Discover the design and appeal of this multihull sailing boat.

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Mar 22, 2025

Trimarans vs. Catamarans: Weighing the Pros and Cons

Exploring trimaran vs catamaran: Speed or space? We dissect the key differences in these multihull designs.

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Mar 22, 2025

Is a Catamaran Sail Boat a Good Choice for Cruising?

A catamaran sail boat can work very well for cruising in some parts of the world. But not all catamarans and not all parts of the world, and here's why...

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Mar 21, 2025

The Catamaran vs Monohull Argument Rages On

Whilst the catamaran vs monohull argument will never be fully resolved - you're either a catamaran or a monohull man - here's the comparison of one against the other

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Mar 21, 2025

What Are Cat Ketch Sailboats and Do they Make Good Cruising Boats?

Seen alongside the complexity of a conventional sailboat, it's easy to imagine that the unstayed rigs of cat ketch sailboats represent the future for cruising sailboat designs.

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Mar 21, 2025

Is The Ketch Sailboat the Best Type of Sailboat for Offshore Cruising?

It's true that the ketch sailboat with its split rig can make an attractive cruising sailboat for a short-handed crew, but there is a downside to these types of sailboats

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Mar 20, 2025

Is The Cutter Rig Sailboat the Best Choice for Offshore Cruising?

The cutter rig sailboat is many sailors' first choice of cruising boat, although it's not quite as efficient to windward as a sloop. But on any kind of reach it's the real deal - and here's why

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Mar 20, 2025

Popular Types of Sailboats Illustrated and Described in Detail

All about sloops, ketches, yawls, cutters, schooners, gaffers and other types of sailboats. Aft and centre cockpit sailboats, pilothouse sailboats, weekender sailboats

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Mar 19, 2025

Should I Buy a Boat?

The honest answer to the question 'Should I Buy a Boat?' is 'No, not unless you've properly thought it through'. There are four fundamental aspects of boat ownership that you must consider...

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