VIDEO – Winch Maintenance Guide
Winch maintenance is among the easiest jobs to perform on your own, and should be done at least once a year. In the video of the fourth episode of SAIL School, our experts show us how to disassemble the winch …
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The secret to fresh and “serene” sailing in 5 points
When you haul anchor and set out to sail on a much-desired vacation, the last thing you want to get into is a malfunction of any of the equipment that allows the boat to sail and life aboard to …
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Return to the boat post-lockdown: what problems might be on board and how to solve them
Finally, in some Italian regions (find out HERE which) shipowners can return aboard their boats to do maintenance (and it is likely that as of May 4, return aboard is planned in other regions as well): since the boat needs …
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UPDATE Who can go boating and who still can’t
Latest updates. Several regions are working on getting boaters back to the boats (even if only for simple maintenance work) and resuming yard activities. Recall that boating alone accounts for more than 2 percent of Italy’s GDP (data as of …
EDGE TRACKS Winter inboard decommissioning: do you know what to do?
For winter engine decommissioning, you can rely on a specialized workshop or, if you are a geek, try performing the decommissioning operations yourself-there is more satisfaction, no? Not to mention the savings! WHEN THE BOAT IS IN THE WATER 1. …
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A story to tell: SVB to new routes
Founded in 1989 from a start-up project by Thomas Stamann, SVB is now a company specializing in the marine industry and still growing steadily. Its strength is its telesales, which offers the possibility of purchasing a wide range of products …
Are your sails ready for the new season? Part One
Summer is knocking at the door. It’s time to warm up the engines. Or rather, to unfurl the sails. But before you let go of your moorings, even if you’re not in the mood anymore, it’s only fair to check …
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Fall, do-it-yourself storage time / Part Three
Here’s a bullet-point vademecum for routine maintenance that you can perform yourself-we reveal more storage tips and tricks to best prepare your boat for the long winter rest. DIY STORAGE TIPS – PART ONE DIY STORAGE TIPS – PART TWO …
Fall, do-it-yourself storage time / Part One
Here is a point-by-point vademecum for routine maintenance that you can perform yourself: we reveal the top five tips and tricks to best prepare your boat for the long winter rest. (Photo above by Nicola Riva). LIVE WORK. Once the …
