Boat finances, insurance, buying guides, refits, repairs and practical advice.
Short, steep seas develop when wind, opposing currents, shallow water and coastal features interact. Reading the signs before setting out can help you choose a route and timing with a greater margin of safety.
A close inspection can reveal everything from broken strands to loose fittings. Here’s the line between routine checks and issues that call for a rigger or replacement.
Compressor, absorption, thermoelectric or passive cooler? A refrigerator is often the boat’s biggest power consumer—here’s how to choose, install and use one properly.
The heater runs on the boat’s 12 or 24 volts. With the battery as a buffer, the right charger and correctly sized wiring, it also works when the boat is at the dock.
Daniel Östman bought a Späckhuggare from 1968, rebuilt it from bare hull to sailboat, and came away with greater knowledge and a new perspective on sailing.
The right boat, the right paperwork and the right checks can save you a lot of money. Here’s what you need to inspect before buying a used sailboat.
The right paint depends on where the boat is moored, what type of paint it is and whether the product is approved. In the Bothnian Bay and inland waters, no biocidal paints are approved.
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