Good Old Boat Issue 124 January/February 2019 - For the Love of Sailboats

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Sail magazine issue 124 (January/February 2019) focused on practical knowledge for classic boat owners and sailors. The publication blends product highlights for marine gear with hands-on guidance on wiring, insulation, condensation control, mildew removal, sail trim, and steering improvements. It also includes sailing stories, refit features, and race-related selections, along with online resources and QR-code specials. Sections cover solo nonstop race choices and reflections on coaching and performance.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryComic

FormatPDF

Pages64

Reading Time24 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

Sailing Life

Crusing Memories

Speaking Seriously

Creature Comforts

Clever Cleaning

Arts of the Sailor

Electrical Wiring

Sail Loft

Refit Boat

What’s More

The View from Here

Websightings

Mail Buoy

Simple Solutions

Product Profiles

Reflections

The sailing magazine for the restofus! [goodoldboat.com](goodoldboat.com) Issue 124 January/February 2019 Electrical Panels & Wiring Polycarbonate Flush Hatches PVC Toe and Rub Rails Dozens of styles in stock! Heavy duty PVC molding sections, sold by the length. Not shown actual size. Heaters Stay warm with our large selection of onboard marine heaters! Cold Water Gloves 100% Quality Neoprene Retains flexibility in extreme cold. 3. 5mm thickness for warmth, protection and durability. Rugged sharkskin palms for sure grip and adjustable wrist strap for a snug fit. Sizes S-2XL. $1999 pr Search\# HMG-5600 Many Hamilton Marine employees maintain their own boats. And there is no better teacher than hands-on experience. We know and use the products we sell and can tell you what works best for a given application. If you have questions about a simple repair or a daunting project, give us a call or check out our new online chat feature, where an experienced salesperson is just a click away! We can help. Photo by Wayne Hamilton [Check out hamiltonmarine.com/](Check out hamiltonmarine.com/ropedeals)[ropedeals](Check out hamiltonmarine.com/ropedeals) SCAN THE QR CODE TO SEE OUR ONLINE SPECIALS! NEW ROPE ADDED REGULARLY! 800-639-2715 • [hamiltonmarine.com](hamiltonmarine.com)[ ](hamiltonmarine.com)PORTLAND ROCKLAND SEARSPORT SOUTHWEST HARBOR JONESPORT MAINE Typographical errors are unintentional and subject to correction. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 ISSUE 124 Globe Race 2018 Golden For the Love of Sailboats Contents 26 30 13 8 Lello 34 Mark Sinclair’s choice for the solo nonstop race around the world By Barry Pickthall 13 Tradewind 35 Istvan Kopar’s choice for the solo nonstop race around the world By Fiona McGlynn Sailing Life 26 Testing the Waters in PHRF All-inclusive fleets welcome novice racers at the starting line By Robb Lovell Photos by Landon Park Crusing Memories 38 Revive, Enjoy, and Repeat Fulfilling dreams with boats once destined for landfills By Edward Hubbard Kim Duncan, Denise Wlodarczyk, Dawn Wagner (skipper), Colette Commisso, and Janice Baier sailed Ali-Cat, the 1964 Pearson Commander owned by Janice and Fred Baier, in the Women Raising Sails for a Cause race on New Jersey’s Metedeconk River. Fred captured the action from his 19-foot Mako. Speaking Seriously Creature Comforts 18 Coping with Cold-Climate Condensation A dehumidifier keeps a cabin dry and free from mold By Walter Heins Clever Cleaning 22 Mildew BeGone! Banish the black bane with a simple chemical brew By Drew Frye Arts of the Sailor 30 Dress Up the Steering Wheel Insulate and decorate cold stainless steel with French spiral hitching By Leslie Linkkila and Philip Dinuovo Electrical Wiring 34 A New Classic DC Distribution Panel An electrical update for the 21st century preserves the 1960s aesthetics By Tom Young Sail Loft 41 Taking It from the Top, Part 1 A top-down furler takes the terror out of setting a spinnaker By Hugh Johnston Refit Boat 46 Beckoned by a MacGregor 26D New sailors outfit an old boat for a future of adventures By CarolSeverson What’s More The View from Here 2 How’s Your Sail Trim? Learn to refine it by chasing good old boats around the buoys By Michael Robertson Websightings 3 See a boat restorer’s work online, find resources for newbie sailors, and cap off your good old wardrobe Mail Buoy 5 Friends Across the Border, Here’s to the DIY Gene, and Outboards On Board Simple Solutions 50 From Lifelines to Liferails Siting solar panels led to an all-around renewal By William Weigel 53 “Must-Do” Reminders Novelty luggage tags help prevent embarrassing oversights By Cory Carpenter Product Profiles 55 Hold that beverage, pack that snack, and fill that gelcoat crack Good Old Classifieds 56 Reflections 61 Are Coaches’Clichés the Key to Success? A high-school sailor ques

FAQs

What topics does this issue of the sailing magazine cover?

It covers sailboat maintenance and upgrades, including condensation control, mildew removal, electrical wiring, sail trim and steering, plus refit and sailing-life stories.

How does the article “How’s Your Sail Trim?” describe improving sail trim?

It emphasizes refining sail trim by observing good old boats around buoys and learning from detailed trim concepts discussed in a referenced “Shape of Speed” video.

What kind of products and gear are highlighted in the issue?

The issue features marine products such as heaters, cold-water gloves, marine electrical components, and related boating supplies, along with online specials via QR code.

Sep 24, 2026

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