Cruising Resources and Information for Sailors

Somebody Asked . . .

"How fast should my cruising sailboat be able to go in good conditions?"

Somebody Said . . .

"Absolutely nothing does more damage to more boats than water penetrating the deck core. Not hurricanes. Not inadequate ground tackle. Not electrolysis. Not leaking propane. Not anything."

Don Casey
Construction Quality

Fiberglass

Maintenance, Painting, and preventing or treating Osmotic Blisters are a big part of caring for a Fiberglass Hull.

Metal

Aluminum or Steel hulls have some advantages, but the metal needs to be protected and kept safe from Electrolysis and Other Corrosion.

Wood

Ah, the beauty of the Wooden Yacht! But then there?s all that brightwork to Varnish and those Teak Decks to care for.

Ferrocement

A Ferrocement Hull has some tremendous advantages over other materials, but there are good ferrocement hulls and bad ones.

Insulation

Whether its for keeping in the heat in cold climates or keeping it out in the tropics, Insulation can mean the difference between comfort and misery.

Paint

Wood, Metal, Fiberglass, Bottoms, and Decks all need their own surface coatings.

Cleaning

Cleaning your Decks and Hull regularly can keep your boat looking good for decades, especially in salt water. It's easier with a Deck Washdown system.

Lettering and Names

Choosing The Right Name for your cruising boat, then getting the Lettering or Graphic to look right on your hull can be a tricky but satisfying process.