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Melges Watersports Center Set to Bring World-Class Sailing to Florida’s Space Coast
June 26, 2024
Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to announce the all-new Melges Watersports Center, the…
Introducing the Melges RIB 625C
February 22, 2024
Melges Performance Sailboats is proud to unveil the Melges RIB 625C – designed and…
Melges Establishes New Partnership with Melges UK
February 19, 2024
Melges Performance Sailboats is delighted to announce the opening of Melges UK. Based in Port…
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Annapolis boat show: days of boats, painkillers, and a sea of dreams on the dock.
Every year, Annapolis comes alive with the sights, sounds, and spirit of boating at the world-famous Annapolis Boat Show. The City Dock and the iconic Ego Alley on Spa Creek serve as the heart of this nautical celebration, where boats of every size and style pack the waters, their polished hulls gleaming under the sun.... Continue Reading →
Which iPad for navigation?
Selecting an iPad for navigation is not as complicated as some say. Any iPad will work. The major difference is whether or not an external GPS receiver is required. All iPads with cellular data functionality have a built-in GPS receiver. Apple denotes these iPads as WiFi+Cellular, WiFi+3G, (update: WiFi+4G). No additional hardware is required to... Continue Reading →
DIY Arid Bilge or Dry Bilge System
Manual and automatic bilge pumps, whether submersible centrifugal pumps or remotely mounted diaphragm pumps, cannot completely clear a bilge of water. Typically 1-3" of water remains. In a shallow bilge boat like the Catalina 25 used for this prototype system, this can lead to a substantial volume of water remaining in the bilge. Water in the bilge can cause serious problems on many boats, including causing wood stringers to rot... Continue Reading →
Catalina 25 Photos (Gallery)
Columbia 8.7 Under Sail Video
A Columbia 8.7 under sail...
The Nacra Story
This is a repost from http://www.nacra-na.com/about-us.html in case the original page goes dead like so many others. - (California) 1968, Geoff Prindle decides to get into catamarans. That year he founded Surfglas with his partner, Sterling Santley. He really got into the catamaran scene heavily and placed second at the USA nationals. 1971, Prindle 16 goes into... Continue Reading →
Poli Glow Works (Video)
Poli Glow is available on Amazon here.
Why Sperry (and Other Boat Shoe) Soles Harden, Dry Out, and Become Slick
Sperrys (and other boat shoe soles) dry and harden, become slick, and eventually crack because of two reasons: You wear them while cleaning your boat's deck with bleach or a similar chemical. Bleach "dries out" many rubber polymers. In years past, celebrating race car drivers and burnout enthusiasts applied bleach to their tires to quickly "dry" and harden... Continue Reading →
Catalina 425 Review (Preliminary)
At the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis this past October, Catalina Yachts staffers mentioned a new project, the Catalina 425, which would return Catalina to the three stateroom sailboat market. On November 2, Catalina issued a press release announcing the Catalina 425 will be available in the spring of 2016. The boat's interior arrangement comes with three staterooms. The... Continue Reading →
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 Photos (Gallery)
Photos of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 389 from the Annapolis Sailboat Show 2015:
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The Marlow-Hunter 15 is not only easy to own since it's one of the most affordable small sailboatsbut also lots of fun to sail. This is a safe and versatile sailboat for everyone. Whether you're sailing wit…
The Paine 14 is a 14-foot keelboat designed by Chuck Paine, based on the classic Herreshoff 12 1/2. It has a fin keel, carbon fiber mast, and a balanced rudder, and can be gaff or marconi rigged.
Sailors can order a custom Melges 14 dolly, easily car top it or tow it behind any vehicle. It’s a perfect beach boat, family sailboat or a one-design racing platform. It’s speed, quality, …
The Catalina 14.2 is the perfect combination of day sailing comfort and racing performance for the active sailing family or couple. Stability and easy handling make the 14.2 an ideal boat to …
The Catalina Capri 14.2, known later as simply the Catalina 14.2, is an excellent sport sailboat and day sailer oriented toward family and youth use. The boat was designed by Ted Carpentier and Frank Butler of Catalina Yachts.
Created in 1968, the Hobie 14 is unique and universal. It was a real revolution in water sports and continues to make the adrenaline run! In its Turbo version, the Hobie 14 is equipped with a furling jib and a trapeze.
BN – Bruce Number: The Bruce Number is a power-to-weight ratio for relative speed potential for comparing two or more boats. It takes into consideration the displacement and sail area of main and jib. 100% fore-triangle only, no …
The Lido 14 is a recreational sailboat, built predominantly of fiberglass, with wood trim. It has a fractional sloop rig, with gold-colored anodized aluminum spars and a loose-footed mainsail.