Shifting Gears: Getting Out of Neutral
I always have some excuse for not doing projects, maintenance, or repairs on the boat. It might be too cold or wet. There might be more pressing issues with home or family. Or, it may be someone called with a more…
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On the waters of…48° North Boat Test: Hallberg-Rassy 40C
It’s a rare occurrence for me to conduct a boat test and have an experience far from expectations. Some, I know I’ll love from the jump. Others, I know I’m really exploring how well a boat does the job it sets out to do and…
If you’re looking to…Making the Leap to Multiple Hulls
A monohull sailor’s experience diving into the world of multihulls.
One of the amazing aspects of…
Mustang Survival Hudson and Helix…Introducing Necessary or Nice: Full Enclosures
Welcome to the first installment of Necessary or Nice, a new column where we tackle the age-old question for cruisers and sailors alike: Is a particular “thing” truly essential for cruising, or is it a nicety that makes life…
Video: A Tricky Tank Install and More Paint for Duracell
48° North contributors Matt Steverson and Janneke Petersen have been busy with their racer-to-cruiser refit of the Open 60 Duracell, most recently completing a tricky install of a new diesel tank and more. We love following…