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231: Fair Wind Sailing School Sailing Lessons: Beginning Sail Trim
Three simple rules for trimming the mainsail and two simple rules for trimming the foresail....

232: Haines Hunter Oneowners
A oneowner Review. Haines Hunter have been a well respected name in the Australian boating industry for years. Now as early models are getting on in years, the quality of manufacture still shines through. If you are in the market for a good quality used cruiser or fishing boat, then a oneowner Haines Hunter is worth a look....

233: You've Got to be Kidding Me - What's Wrong with Yacht Manufacturers? - Part II
This article is a continuation of my previous article examining the terrible warranty service of US yacht manufacturers. As I describe in Part I, the US yacht manufacturing industry seems plagued with poor customer service....

234: You've Got to be Kidding Me - What's Wrong with Yacht Manufacturers? - Part I
Tales of woe from a first time yacht buyer. Dealing with irresponsible manufacturers....

235: How to Buy a Sailboat - Part II
How to apply the advice of those who have bought several or many sailboats and learn from their mistakes and experience. The single, most important factor is how you will use the sailboat....

236: Some Important Tips For Buying a Houseboat And What To Avoid
If you are someone interested in buying a houseboat then you probably have already had some experience in buying a car, home or both. You should already know then that you will most likely be in need of a loan to purchase your new houseboat. What you could find difficult is that many lending institutions may not be too happy to lend for something like this....

237: How to Buy a Sailboat - Part I
Objective advice on how to buy a sailboat, from an experienced buyer (not a seller with a vested interest)....

238: Cleaning Tips for Used Boats
Some helpful tips on how to keep your used boat looking new....

239: Diary of an Ocean Passage
This diary documents a 1000 nautical mile passage sailed in May 2006 from St Thomas, USVI to Georgetown, Bermuda....

240: Spring Maintenance for Used Boats
Before you take that boat back out into the water, make sure you go through this short list of proper steps to make sure your boat is ready....