Ode to the Iron Genny
Lessons Learned Cruising From the February 2021 issue of 48° North. Sailboats! Most of our cruising boats come equipped with noisemakers below deck: the so-called “Iron Genny” comes into service at times when it’s impossible…
Leaky Teaky Tiki – A Refit to Keep the Rain Out
Facing water intrusion, a cruising couple endeavors to refresh and reseal the teak decks of their trawler. "Leaky tiki" is a nickname for otherwise awesome trawlers with water intrusion issues. Our beloved 37-foot 1977 Puget…
Video: Cruiser’s College’s Michael Beemer Talks Boat Design with Bob Perry
Skagit Valley College Marine Technology Department Chair Michael Beemer and Bob Perry discuss the school's Perry-designed project boat. After purchasing the Perry-designed Westsail 39 King's Pride as a teaching tool for…
Love Thy Diesel: Part 2
PART 2: REGULAR, LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST From the June 2019 issue of 48° North. Last month, we discussed how and why to go through a thorough checklist before starting up your boat’s diesel engine each day. This…
Love Thy Diesel
PART 1: A PROPER PRE-START CHECKLIST From the May, 2019 issue of 48° North. Whether it is the main engine or a generator, any engine has a checklist of things to go over in the course of normal operation, as well as regular…
Infernal Combustion Blues: Learning To Go With The Flow On Cortes Island
“Life is short. Whatever happens, make sure you enjoy it."
Build a pram in your living room! (Yes, you read that right)
You’ve been stuck in your house for a month, your…
Cruisers College Offers Full Slate of Classes For DIYers and Inside Passage Voyagers
From Medical to Diesel and Much More, Cruisers College Has a Class for Every Boater If you're looking to up your onboard DIY skills, want to become a more confident boater, or are dreaming of sailing north and beyond,…
Video: How to sew on your own hanks
Our friends at OffCenterHarbor.com are back with yet another helpful and insightful video. Watch and learn as Allison Wood from Port Townsend Sails teaches the proper technique for sewing hanks on a headsail. This is Part…
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