Tools for Sailors + Are Older Boats Better?

From: Cruising World - Thursday May 06,2021 01:00 pm

Plus: A look at the new Dufour 530

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Cruising World

05/06/2021

Marga Pretorius and her sailing tools

Sailing Tools and Accessories to Have Onboard

A seasoned boatwright and cruising sailor reveals her love affair with the tools of her trade, and the favorites she always keeps on hand.

More Cruising Time & Less Maintenance with Ultrasonic Speed

AIRMAR’s UDST800 Smart™ Multisensor delivers more cruising time with maintenance-free ultrasonic speed, depth, and temperature. Goodbye paddlewheel!

People sitting and talking on a boat

Join Bluewater Cruising Conversations

The World Cruising Club is hosting a four-part series to help sailors make plans for a long-distance voyage.

Introducing The Dock Line by West Marine

From standing and running rigging to winches and more, discuss it all with other sailors at The Dock Line, West Marine’s new community forum.

Dufour 530 sailboat

Dufour 530 Boat Review

With the Dufour 530, the French builder continues on its evolving approach to comfortable performance sailing.

people standing between sailboats

Sailing Totem: Hidden Issues in Older Boats

While cruising boats from the ’70s and ’80s might still have a lot going for them, keeping them seaworthy can involve a long to-do list.

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