Archive for May, 2011

A Basic Boat Box May 29th 2011
Keeping important paperwork and tools secure and dry in a small boat is always a challenge.

Tidy Cockpit Wiring May 26th 2011
Electronics wiring can be protected and hidden with a few commonly available parts.

Pirelli Pzero: Put the 10 in Tender May 24th 2011
Crazy cool European styling in an inflatable megayacht tender.

XOD Class: An Old Boat with New Tricks May 22nd 2011
As a sailboat-racing class, the XOD Class embarks on its centenary year while still enjoying remarkable success.

Final Finish: Make your Gel Coat Gleam May 21st 2011
A coat of boat wax alone isn't enough.

GPS Antenna Placement May 19th 2011
Mounting your antenna in the wrong place may result in a lost signal while underway.

Sabre Launches LaunchPad May 17th 2011
Owners receive information and connectivity via an included iPad2.

Video Boat Reviews, Take Two May 15th 2011
The camera is rolling for Boats.com boat reviews, and the initial focus is all aluminum.

Olympic Sailing Circus Continues May 11th 2011
During the International Sailing Federation's mid-year meeting in St. Petersburg, Russia, Olympic sailing made one step forward. Unfortunately, it also took three steps back.

Outboard Motor Corrosion Control May 10th 2011
WIres to nowhere on your outboard? Don't just cut them off—replace them.

Annapolis NOOD Delivers May 9th 2011
Want to sail hard and catch up with friends without buying the latest tricked-out boat? Try a NOOD Regatta. Don’t worry, you can keep your clothes on.

Emissions Legislation: Long View May 8th 2011
Antipollution laws are formidable at first, but they can be a plus.

Aluminum Boat Regionalism May 5th 2011
Popular boat styles are dictated by both conditions and traditions.

3 Negotiating Tips May 5th 2011
These tactics are bound to save you some money.