Losing that sinking feeling

Article Abstract:

Boaters who discover a leak should stop the boat and turn off the engine, if at all possible. They should then begin searching for the leak in the lowest area assessable and work upwards. Bilge-water alarms and tapered plugs are two pieces of recommended equipment.

Boats and boating, Boating, Boats, Inspection, Water leakage

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Flying on new wings

Article Abstract:

The creation of a sail for the cruising boat Southern Cross was presented. The new sail was based on the original sail pattern of the cruising boat. However, it was created with a new roller-furling jib which provided good performance in various wind angles.

Ocean travel, Equipment and supplies, Design and construction, Sails

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New software for laptop landfalls

Article Abstract:

Digitized marine charts are now available in both floppy and hard disk formats at about the same price of paper charts. In the second method the computer draws a map using stored data. The most appropriate computer for mariners is a 12-volt-DC-run laptop.

Usage, Software, Navigation systems, Digital mapping, Electronics in navigation

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