A nice interim update on a bottom paint study in the 'Lectronic Latitude from Latitude 38. I'm encouraged about the initial success of the water-based non-copper paint. It's not clear, but I think the boat has been in the water 6 months and the test will run for a year, which is perfect since...

Sailnet had a great article in their newsletter on replacing your teak handrails with teak railings. Why would you want to do that? Well if your handrails haven't been well cared for or have been sanded down every year and varnished for 20 years then they may be thinning a bit and lack the original...

Since Spring is upon us I know many of you thinking about going and looking under your tarps and seeing what chores winter has brought to your to do list. Here are some links I hope will help you get going. Be sure to take some before and after pictures so you can appreciate the fruits of your labor...

This is a great article by Mark Matthews on Sailnet.com about his DIY project to replace the standing rigging on his boat. I must admit that this always seemed like something a cruising couple should know how to do but now I can see that while not trivial its a very doable project and something that...

I'm not 100% sure on this, but I think powder coating would be a great proectant for metal aboard your vessel. Can anyone vouch for that (or tell me I'm stoopid)? Powder coat system via MAKE Magazine on May 09, 2007 Sears has a powder coater for $159 - Thanks James! Apply a durable, protective coating...