Print magazine April 2012

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Technical

The smart buyer: performing a sailboat 'crawlthrough'

Boatbuilder Joe Reid has been doing maintenance and wooden boat repars for the last couple of years, but there has never been 'serious interest' in his Thomas Point 40.
Bay Country

The scent of a boat shop: a lost treat for the senses

The owner of this 1963 Ensign hired Metan Marine of Halifax, Mass., to restore the sailboat after the company restored his 23-foot 1976 SeaCraft center console.
Technical

‘Sustainable passion’ is a key ingredient

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History

You don't have to come back

The electrical system is relied on to power more technology than ever, even on small boats.
Technical

The electrical system: your boat’s lifeline

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Culture

Marblehead's First Harbor - The Rich History of a Small Fishing Port

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Culture

Gone to the sea

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Culture

The Islands time forgot

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Equipment

Fugawi Marine 5

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Equipment

Swobbit surface-friendly washing tool

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Equipment

Grundens Gage deck knife

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Equipment

Jensen MSR3012 stereo

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Equipment

Livorsi LED running lights

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People and Places

Hand worn

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People and Places

The business end

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Fishing

Maritime history and sweet fishing spots

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People and Places

Evening light

In addition to the rig, Jenny Lynn's keel and rudders were modified for better handling.
New Boats

A grand banks with a hybrid twist

Gordon Reed had an overhaul done on his 1965 Glastron V-171 Crestflite.
Technical

Ready for a refit?

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Technical

A tale of two very different refits

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Technical

DIYers: You're going to need some epoxy

This sailboat-tanker collision during Cowes Week 2011 resulted in a Marine Notice on staying clear of ships.
Coast Guard Rescues

Right of way and lookout: sharing the water with ships

James says neither he nor his wife heard a signal as the bridge closed.
People and Places

Swing bridge’s unexpected closing catches cruisers

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People and Places

Q&A ditch bags