The glue that binds
Article Abstract:
A project to improve the load-bearing structure of a sailboat's coach roof is described. Fourteen pre-fit epoxy beams were added for strength. Hanging knees were constructed of mahogany and used to spread the carrying load.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Rigging the outcome
Article Abstract:
Proper maintenance of the rigging is essential to keeping a sailboat in good repair. Techniques for inspecting the rigging, checking and refinishing the spar and reassembling the spar are discussed.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1996
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Rigging: an offshore perspective
Article Abstract:
The reliability of the rig on an offshore sailboat depends on the proper use of quality equipment. Tips for inspecting and maintaining rigging are presented.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 1993
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Private lessons. Seize the moment
- Abstracts: The trouble with pheasant hunting. Rules for ringnecks
- Abstracts: The art of stalking. Growing up Western. Mule deer high: the beauty and solitude of the high country makes stalking timberline bucks well worth the rocky climb
- Abstracts: Fragile reefs: handle with care. Outwitting the Pacific hurricane. Come to grips with coral