Boats We Love: J/105, the Game-Changer
May 4th 2013
A bold design that transformed family sailing and amateur racing over 20 years ago is still going strong.
Posts Tagged ‘Doug Logan’
Boats We Love: Freedom 30, a Six-Knot Special
April 27th 2013
The Freedom 30 was a design ahead of its time — easy to sail, tough, and a good performer in a decent wind.
The Freedom 30 was a design ahead of its time — easy to sail, tough, and a good performer in a decent wind.
Alerion Express 28, a Favorite Boat
April 13th 2013
It was love at first sail of this graceful, fast sloop.
It was love at first sail of this graceful, fast sloop.
Collision Course with a Crossing Boat? How to Know
April 10th 2013
Here are a couple of ways to manage the chronic headache of 'constant bearing, decreasing range.'
Here are a couple of ways to manage the chronic headache of 'constant bearing, decreasing range.'
Rule of Thumb: Distances and Angles on the Horizon
March 27th 2013
It's not always easy to tell someone how to spot something far away. Mariners, like carpenters and tailors, can estimate with their thumbs.
It's not always easy to tell someone how to spot something far away. Mariners, like carpenters and tailors, can estimate with their thumbs.
Marine Battery Safety: Rag That Terminal
March 20th 2013
It's a simple, low-tech way of preventing a nasty accident.
It's a simple, low-tech way of preventing a nasty accident.
Boat Engine Rust: Warning of Bad Times to Come
August 29th 2012
What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through.
What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through.
How To Remove a Boat Name
August 24th 2012
Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play.
Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play.
Running in a Current: May the Force Be With You
April 14th 2012
With fuel prices skyrocketing, it pays to be aware of the effects of current, both fair and foul.
With fuel prices skyrocketing, it pays to be aware of the effects of current, both fair and foul.
Yale Cordage PhD: Single-Braid Splicing is a Breeze
December 26th 2011
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
Double-braid vets and those who wrongly rely on knots to do the work of splices can find high strength and security with a lot less frustration.
Wireless AIS for the iPhone or iPad
December 7th 2011
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
UK electronics-maker Digital Yacht takes the prize for performing integration magic.
Boats.com Swarms the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show
October 26th 2011
With ongoing reporting of FLIBS, the Boats.com team covers the waterfront. Stay tuned to this blog.
With ongoing reporting of FLIBS, the Boats.com team covers the waterfront. Stay tuned to this blog.
The Story of GPS: Here We Are
October 14th 2011
Author Jim Carrier details the origins, development, and brilliant career of GPS.
Author Jim Carrier details the origins, development, and brilliant career of GPS.
Solar Battery Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention
August 28th 2011
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
