Table of Contents
PassageMaker Magazine
10 Apr 2008
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TRAWLER TALK |
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| A Point In Time: The Many Crossroads Of Cruising |
By Bill Parlatore |
Bill introduces us to cruisers visiting Marathon, Florida, whose stories and backgrounds are as diverse as the nation’s waterways. Their tales paint a vivid picture of the cruising life and reaffirm the notion that it’s not about the destination, but the people you meet along the way. |
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| Evolution Theory: Mainship’s 40 Expedition |
| By John Wooldridge |
Five years after the debut of the 400 Trawler, the folks at Mainship introduce a new 40-footer to their popular line. Incorporating changes suggested by owners and much more, the Expedition is a shining example of a trawler that has truly evolved. |
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UNDERWAY |
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| A Month At Sea Sets The Course For Living Aboard: A Couple’s Introduction To Cruising |
By Whit Sibley |
Lifelong sailors get a real-world taste of the trawler lifestyle, chartering a 42-foot Grand Banks Classic from Sarasota, Florida, to Miami and back. Come along for the ride as they learn how to handle the boat, gather advice on successful cruising, and discover the bliss of working together as captain and first mate. |
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THE HOLY PLACE |
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| Thrust Bearing Drivetrains: Pushing The Vibration Envelope |
By Steve D’Antonio |
Thrust bearing drivetrains can help isolate vibration for a quieter boat and a smoother ride. Learn how they operate and how to install and maintain them so they can work to your advantage. |
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| On Your Own At Sea: The Self-Sufficient Boat |
By Robert M. Lane |
A self-sufficient cruiser is a happy cruiser. Find out how some owners refine and equip their boats for long-term comfort and capability so they can realize their cruising dreams. |
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| Learning The Ropes At The Chapman School Of Seamanship |
By Mike Pandzik |
The folks at the Chapman School know that nothing teaches boat-handling skills like time at the helm. Reader Mike Pandzik takes a practical look at this respected establishment that combines an intimate setting with hands-on experience, instructing boaters of all kinds in the art, craft, and science of seamanship. |
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| Cruising The Secret Coast: Queen Charlotte Sound |
By Jennifer and James Hamilton |
Escape to a remote paradise off the coast of British Columbia that promises desolate anchorages, quiet wilderness, and magnificent scenery. These attractions and more keep cruisers who know the secrets of Queen Charlotte Sound coming back again and again. |
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| Boise’s Renaissance Shipwright: Tom Noeker Shows Off His Latest Project |
By Sally Bee Brown |
While Idaho might not seem an obvious place to find a master shipwright at work, Tom Noeker’s shop is a place well worth visiting. Meet this skilled artisan as he puts the finishing touches on his 267th boat, a nearly century-old water taxi that found her way across the country to his Boise yard. |
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| The PDQ 41: A Second-Generation Power Cat That Does it All Boise’s Renaissance Shipwright: Tom Noeker Shows Off His Latest Project |
By Bill Parlatore |
Generous storage space and an inspired design give this multihull a relaxed, open feel.
Step aboard and see what makes PDQ’s latest model a capable liveaboard cat with few compromises. |
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