Mumper's magic: a Chesapeake Bay gunkholer, club racer and skilled do-it-yourselfer turned a small financial investment into a large sailboat dividend. Here's how he did it

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Mumper bought a used 35-ft yacht to replace the smaller boat his family had outgrown. In 15 months of afterwork labor, with an outlay of $12,000, the skilled worker renovated his used boat into a valuable, solid bodied, fiberglass cruise racer. How he accomplished this task is detailed.

Innovations, Purchasing, Remodeling and renovation, Sailboats, Used boats, Mumper, Jim

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On a collision course

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A growing number of sailors, rowers, fishermen, kayakers, windsurfers and canoeists are alarmed about the effects of powerboats on the peace and tranquility of waters and on the marine environment. The negative environmental impacts of powerboats are discussed.

Product development, Political activity, Environmental aspects, Sailors, Motorboats, Motorboat engines

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Small box, big bargain

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Five GPS receivers that range in price from $120 to $200 are evaluated for their performance. All five weigh less than one pound, and have different features that can meet the needs of individuals. All five are recommended purchases.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, Artificial satellites in navigation, Satellite navigation, Lowrance Globalmap 100 (GPS receiver), Garmin GPS 12 Personal Navigator (GPS receiver), Garmin eTrex Personal Navigator (GPS receiver), Magellan GPS 315 (GPS receiver), Magellan GPS 320 (GPS receiver)

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