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Inspecting and repairing your centerboard

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Issues are presented concerning the importance of annually inspecting the centerboard on a yacht. The repair of damage to the centerboard which has been caused by stress or corrosion is discussed.

Author: Textor, Ken
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2001
Maintenance and repair, Yachts and yachting, Yachting, Yachts, Maintenance

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Running aground for pleasure in Friesland's waterways

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A sailing cruise on the Friesland waterways of the Netherlands in a 45-ft sloop is described. The experience included running aground several tims and navigating by brush stakes known as withies.

Author: Textor, Ken
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 2000
Netherlands, Description and travel, Sailing, Friesland, Netherlands

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Warp, warp, warp your boat

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Warping a boat is a technique in which two or three people move a boat around a dock using docklines and fenders. The steps in the maneuver are described.

Author: Textor, Ken
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Ship handling, Seamanship, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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