A shade harder
Article Abstract:
A hardtop provides cooling shade in tropical areas, a mount for solar panels and handholds for going forward. Step-by-step instructions for designing, building and installing a hardtop are presented.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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Taming the alcohol stove
Article Abstract:
The pressure alcohol stoves installed on many cruising sailboats built between 1960 and 1980 are safe and easy to use once their operation is understood. Tips on using an alcohol stove are presented.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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The case for the series drogue
Article Abstract:
A drogue is a drag device that can be used to prevent a sailboat from capsizing in heavy weather. The operation of a drogue and results of testing on model boats are discussed.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
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