Lowering the Mast of a Catalina 27
Back in 2016, we had to bring our sailboat home. It was a bittersweet decision. Now, if you ask why? Our plans for next year did not include the stress of putting the sailboat in, only to use it a few …
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Michigan Boaters See Effect Of Ban on Antifouling Bottom Paint
Copper is added to the bottom paint as a biocide to prevent slime, plant, and zebra mussels from attaching to the hull. The typical recreational boat sits in her slip much of the time; the copper coating in the paint slowly leaches into the water and settles in the bottom.
Kool Sailboat – 1971 Marketing Genius
In 1971 Kool Cigarettes sold sailboats. About 18,000 were made. It was one of the most unique marketing campaigns at the final days of the Mad-Men era.
Great Boat Names – 14 Bits Of Transom Charm Found In the Boatyard
Over the years, I spent a lot of working on my boat in my favorite little town along Lake Huron’s coast, and I found myself almost as fascinated by these names as I was with the beautiful beaches and lighthouses dotting my path. So without further ado, here are fourteen examples from across Michigan’s waterways—a reminder that it’s always important to have fun out there!
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5 Easy Steps To Get Your Boat Ready For Summer [2024]
Every avid boater knows that sweet feeling when spring’s back half brings the perfect weather for long days on the water with family and friends. The sun is shining, and you couldn’t be more excited to get out there on the boat and enjoy it.
Whether you want to go fishing, skiing, tubing, or sailing, the same question applies: Is your boat ready for summer?
How to Buy A Sailboat – First 7 Aspects to Consider
Being able to sail is one of life’s truly enjoyable experiences. With so many options, we offer seven aspects to consider on how to buy a sailboat in 2022.
11 Point Checklist Of Sailboat Maintenance On The Great Lakes
There is nothing more exciting for Great Lakes sailors than looking forward to endless summer days spent on the magnificent waters of Lake Huron or any of the other marvelous lakes.
This little checklist for sailboat maintenance will help to ensure a trouble free season.
13 Of the Best Sailing Movies, You Can Watch Again and Again
These are our top 13 sailing movies that we can watch again and again.
Sometimes you can find these sailing movies steaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime or Hulu.