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How to Always Keep Your Sailboat Steering System Going Strong We located this chafed Dyneema steering cable on a new $700K boat at the US Boat Show. As we pointed out in the November 2018 issue, Dyneema's chafe protection will not be fantastic, and is certainly much worse than wire, which is typically used for this function. We've addressed the importance of emergency rudders (see "The Hunt is on for a Quality, Well-placed Emergency Rudder," PS November 2008). And we've looked at ways to guide the watercraft utilizing a drogue should the steering stop working. The sensible approach, of course, is to avoid steering failing to begin with. Like rigging, sails, and hull in- tegrity, steering is among those essen- tial items which needs close monitoring. Here are a couple of things to think about when inspecting your steering system every season, or prior to any long passage. Tiller - Stainless steel pintles and gud- geons ought to be inspected thoroughly for fractures...

Chase Those Winter Blues Away With These Vacation Spots Raritan Engineering Company your  macerating toilet  specialists would like to share with you these topics we thought would be of interest to you this month regarding great winter sailing getaway destinations. Here’s a list of the best winter holiday destinations to escape to this year… Because winter is coming. And we’re not waiting around for the chill to arrive. 1. Seychelles Sitting off the coast of East Africa lies a secluded scattering of 115 islands known as the Seychelles. These isolated islands are unbelievably picturesque and surprisingly affordable. And not only are they beautiful, they’re diverse. Be sure to always let us take care of your macerating toilet problems.  The Seychelles are ideal for holidays of all types: from honeymoons to active island exploration to ecotourism trips. The Seychelles are a great destination if you’re looking for somewhere warm to holiday during the winter but don’...

Having Spare Motor Parts While Cruising Could Possibly Save You Lots of Stress And Anxiety In The Future Cruising sailors rely on their motors a great deal more than they like to admit. Even though the internet has actually helped close the gap between parts providers and cruising sailors in far corners of the planet, the long-term cruiser still has to thoroughly take into consideration which spare components and supplies he needs to bring along with him. Gas Filters We had a Dahl fuel filter, most other boats had Racor. We found fuel filter components around the world, however obtaining the amount and micron rating we required was actually no guarantee. Keep in mind you have at the very least two filters: a remote primary filter between the tank and the motor, and a factory-installed secondary filter on the motor itself. Fuel Injectors Suggested service intervals for fuel injectors vary by producer, but gas contamination and carbon build-up is such a typical issue that many cruising s...