Ali Wood explains how with windvane self-steering gear, you can harness the power of the wind and sea to cruise efficiently ...

Buying a used boat is unlike any other purchase you have made ... Look for signs of wear on the mast, boom, and connecting joint. These components are rarely damaged, but the high cost of repairs ...

If a brand new sailboat is too big of an investment to handle, purchasing a used boat is the right move. Knowing the costs of repairs and maintenance can make a difference between sailing every week ...

Martyn Mackrill, marine artist, & his wife Bryony have beautifully restored a 39ft Fife-built cutter. How did they save this ...

The technology of the sails and rigging has changed a lot in my sailing career. We used to use canvas sails and galvanized wire rigging. Masts (and the boat) were wood. Today the rigging is stainless ...

In their study, the researchers looked at two types of material: the corrugated rollable tubular boom (COROTUB) and collapsible tubular mast (CTM). Let's consider the design around COROTUB first.

He's testing a Yamaha FJR 1300 in Saint Martin en Ré, France next to the quai, and he's about to tape what he probably thinks will be a beautiful shot along the water, boat masts in the ...

On Thursday, Aug. 29 at 1:33 p.m. EDT (5:33 UTC), the team obtained data indicating the test of the sail-hoisting boom system was a success. Just like the wind guides a sailboat on the water ...

According to the announcement, MEC will be spotlighting its NetZero range of all-electric lift, steer, and drive slab scissors and vertical masts designed ... it to be used on sensitive flooring ...

Residents of Alaska or Hawaii are not eligible. Loan uses: Funds can be used for boat purchases and refinances. Turnaround time: Southeast Financial can provide lending decisions generally ...