After the Tiki 30 link, I wanted to point out Boatsmith. They seem to be doing nice work, and most importantly to me, are making some really great blogs and tips available on the web. This isn't an approach many of the commercial companies have adopted yet and I think it's great that they are. read more »

Polyester, Vinylester and Epoxy All Have Their Uses. Learn to Match the Polymer to the Job.

Mad Mariner™ had an article today on Understanding Marine Resin. Nice write-up comparing the various polymers, with information on their pros and cons and when you might want to use which product.

Kind of a fitting article given my purchase today :-) read more »

Just to toot my own horn a little, I have an article on Free Software for Boaters (with lots of links and resources) over on Mad Mariner as the "lead article" today. read more »

Another online retailer that looks to be interesting... lots of electronics and GPS stuff, but other marine related goods also.

Yes, they have an ad on this page - not affiliated in any other way.

Custom Car Covers With a wide variety of materials and colors to choose from, you can keep your paint looking new for years to come with a custom fitted car cover.

The History of Maritime Piracy

Cindy Vallar, Editor & Reviewer

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Recent comment points out Wahoo Docks... interesting aluminum construction for home/cabin/personal docks and waterfront construction.

A link in the latest PassageMaker Magazine points us to cruisersnet.net. This is a great site by Claiborne Young who has amassed a huge amount of information about cruising in the Southeast United States. read more »