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Take the worry out of wet storage

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A deicing system costing from $350 to $550 can prevent ice from damaging a boat stored in the water during the winter. Two types are available: air-bubbler systems and propeller agitators. Other precautions for winter storage are discussed.

Author: Launer, Donald
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
Storage, Boats and boating, Boating, Boats

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Sails set for the future

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The 179-foot HMS Rose is the largest operational wood sailing vessel in the world. A joint project between Du Pont, Warwick Mills and North Sails refitted the ship with polyester sails made from recycled plastic bottles and car fenders.

Author: Lesure, Marie
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1992
Plastics, Waste management, Sails, Materials

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How tight is just right?

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A sailboat's stuffing box should be repacked when tightening the gland follower no longer controls leakage. Step-by-step directions for replacing the packing are presented.

Author: Long, Thomas
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993

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Subjects list: Maintenance and repair, Sailboats
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