Don Casey

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Ask Sail: Keel Attachments

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Ask Sail:To Bond or Not To Bond

Dinghy Suggested CROP
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Ask Sail: Dinghy Dilemma

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Ask Sail: State of Standing Rigging

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Ask Sail: The Right Cabin Sole Finish

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Ask Sail: Who has the right-of-way

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Ask Sail: Mystery Leak

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Ask Sail: Cetol Skin

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Ask Sail: Bringing Back Old Woodwork

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Ask SAIL: a Mouse in the House

The author found the components of his makeshift anchor light already on board
Cruising Tips

Ingenuity: a Makeshift Anchor Light

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Maintenance

Know How: Core Principles

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Ask Sail: Stove Troubles

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Ask SAIL: A Crack in the Keel

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Ask SAIL: Walking the Prop Walk

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Ask SAIL: Holding Tank Blockage

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Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

Tools for Your Cruise

This awning is about as simple as they come
Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

Know-How: Make an Awning

Hot water, a soft brush and a gentle laundry detergent are all you should use to clean up grungy lines: whatever you do, don’t put them in the washing machine
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Ask SAIL: Slimy Running Rigging

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Shore-Power Upgrade

There are a number of options available if your bow pulpit is bent out of shape
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Ask SAIL: Bashed-up Bow Pulpit

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Ask SAIL: Holding Tank Pump-out Frequency

Different surfaces require different abrasives
Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

Know How: Sandpapers and Sanding

Worn nonskid is far more than just an aesthetic issue
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Ask SAIL: Reviving Nonskid on Deck

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Ask SAIL: What Kind of Marine Toilet?

The exact type of repair in a situation like this one depends on the depth of the damage
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Ask SAIL: Repairing Deep Gouges

Few things evoke the romance of sailing better than varnished wood. But few things are as unpleasant as the act of varnishing. photo by Photos 12/Alamy
Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

All About Varnishing Your Boat

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Ask SAIL: Fuel Vent Spill Prevention

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Ask SAIL: How to Plug a New Hole

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Ask SAIL: Cabin Insulation

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Ask SAIL: Repainting Fiberglass

Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

What is the Best Method for Securing the Hull

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Ask SAIL: Teak Deck Removal

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Ask Sail: Misaligned Mast Track

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Ask Sail: Reusing Old Bolts

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Ask Sail: Electric Winch Cover

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Ask Sail: What Paint Comes After VC 17?

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Ask SAIL: as the Log Turns

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Ask SAIL: Add to Keel

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Ask SAIL: Disposable Boat

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Ask Sail: Restoring Teak

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Ask SAIL: Paddle-Wheel Transducer Problems

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Ask Sail: Steel vs. Fiberglass Hulls

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Ask SAIL: Steel vs. Fiberglass Hulls

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Ask Sail: The Relationship Between A Boat’s Windage and Anchor Load

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Ask SAIL: New Boat, New Anchor

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Ask SAIL: Painting the Propeller

Sailboat DIY And Repair Tips

How Secure is Your Keel?

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Ask SAIL: Paddlewheel Knot Log Problems

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Ask SAIL: Best Anti-fouling for your Prop