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Jury-rig solutions

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Some solutions to common breakdown problems that can occur in sailboat equipment are presented. Successful jury rigging is part of competent sailing, and with simple equipment, basic seamanship and resourcefulness, danger can be averted and passage back to port completed.

Author: Taylor, Kim
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1999

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Mast tips and halyard hints

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Proper techniques must be used to repair anodized masts that have become corroded. Worn or damaged halyard sheaves can be replaced. Solutions to problems with fouled halyards are discussed.

Author: Sheahan, Matthew
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992

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Making an emergency eye splice

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A broken wire splice can be repaired using an emergency wire splice called a Molly Hogan. Step-by-step instructions are presented.

Author: Humes, Larry
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1992
Methods, Knots and splices

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Subjects list: Maintenance and repair, Sailboats, Masts and rigging
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