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My dodger has Strataglass brand vinyl windows. It was expensive but beautifully clear. I've religiously used the Imar cleaner/protectant recommended by the Strataglass manufacturer but I find that the Imar doesn't remove waterspots completely and after a day or two the windows are a bit cloudy...

We had the remnants of tropical storm Noel "blow" through the North East yesterday. Our E38, although wintering in a new marina was tied in to concrete docks with 20+lines, 10 fenders and liberal use of chafing gear. She did just fine. Driving around yesterday we found two sailboats washed up...

Having just ordered a new mainsail for my E38 200, and today eyeing my mildewed, flaccid, shapeless 15 year old mainsail, I wonder, how can I look after the new one better than the old one was treated? Other than taking it off the boat after every sail, which I am not willing to do, how about a...

I'm leaving this Friday for Pt. Townsend, Victoria, Sidney, Ganges, and then Nanaimo by the 30th. I have a friend who is turning 40 and he wanted to spend some time in the Islands. My wife will be joining me later in the trip and we will take a nice leisurely 8 days to get back to down to...

My cabin floor is in fairly good condition. However, there are areas close to sections in which installations were performed, showing scratches, and drops of epoxy resin. Any suggestions on: 1. Removing glue, epoxy and other glue-like residues. 2. Removing scratches. 3. Fixing small areas in...

Well with the sailing season just around the corner, I would like to know what some of you think would be the best way to clean an awlgrip paint job. I read an article in cruising world that said you should use a "light detergent" with water. My question is what would a good light detergent...

Well, it's almost sailing season #2 since I bought my 1973 Ericson 25, and I need to go ahead and bite the bullet on all my exterior teak. Here is my problem, and would welcome any advice. 1. This is a freshwater boat only. 2. All the wood has been previously varnished, but the varnish...