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Current issue highlights: Feature story about the Bristol 35.5, Sabre 32 and Hunter Vision 32 review, and a Sailstar Corinthian refit.
Speaking seriously: Boat Refrigeration 101, CCA rules by Robert Perry, Tips for sailboat restorers, Fixing dysfunctional drawers, Bamboo for the sole, Coordinating coordinates, A new holding tank, LED lights revisited, Davits — their ups and downs, and Sigfrid's boarding ladder.
Lighter fare: Rode show, A law of the sea, New product launchings, Simple solution: A sonnet for hatch cloths, Quick and Easy: Instrument pod facelift and Rope in the soap, and The view from here: Prevailing winds.
What's New At Good Old Boat
Back issues on the spot!
If you need a back issue immediately, we can handle it. We now sell the first 57 issues of Good Old Boat as downloadable back issues for $8 each. Or you can buy an entire year's worth (years 1998 through 2007) for $19.95. If you're searching for specific articles or topics this index of all our issues should be useful.
Famous again!
Once again the folks at TheSailingChannel.tv have made us famous. Could rich be far behind? Have a look at their latest video production of life at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, Good Old Boat style.
Good Old Boat tote
We couldn't resist ordering sturdy tote bags with our name on them. We've tested our bag already on walks to the boat from the grocery store and when hauling gear back and forth. It's the right size for just about anything and the natural beige-colored canvas with navy straps doesn't show the dirt that comes with setting it down on docks and stuffing it into musty lockers. Only $15 on our Logo Clothing page.
A gift to the giver
Buy someone (or even yourself) a Good Old Boat T-shirt and we'll add a tiny token of our appreciation -- a Good Old Boat lapel pin. We realize you probably don't have any lapels. (We're guessing that because we don't!) But they look nice stuck on a lot of other articles of clothing and gear. We wear ours pinned to our ball caps. They look nice on our tote bags too. Or maybe on your jacket! The possibilities are endless. But first you've got to buy a T-shirt for yourself or someone on your list.
Did-'em-ourselves videos
We hope you've discovered our growing library of short videos. In the spirit of do-it-yourself projects everywhere, we did 'em ourselves and they're about do-it-yourself projects, sailboats, and life aboard. Our newest video is from the 2011 Annapolis Boat Show and highlights several of the great volunteers who helped out in the
Good Old Boat booth this year.
We have also posted a couple of slide shows of the highlights of the editors' three-month sailing sabbatical in the summer of 2010: a loon territorial faceoff and an unexpected encounter with the tall ship Europa.
Our expanding series of videos includes Dock Walks featuring special boats we find on the docks where we sail, Boat Projects with a focus on the DIY projects we do on our boats, and Cooking on a Hook with an emphasis on simple cooking in small spaces.
If you have discovered video cameras and editing and want to contribute your own videos, please contact Michael Facius.
Facebook Following Grows!
Good Old Boat has more than 1,450 Facebook friends, fans, and followers . . . and the list is growing every day. Thanks for "liking us," as they say!
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Shows and Events
Look for us at these events in 2012. We'll launch announcements as they come about, and check for more details on our Facebook page, too.
January 27-30, 2012 -- Strictly Sail, Chicago
February 13-20 -- Havasu Pocket Cruisers Convention
March 16-18 -- Portland Boatbuilders Show
April 12-15 -- Strictly Sail, Oakland
October 4-8 -- Annapolis Sailboat Show
MORE T-SHIRTS?
We now have 8 styles of T-shirts. The three brand-newest of the new are shown here. They are: "We Ain't Leanin' Till Someone's Screamin'" in a radical red, "Sailing is Life. The Rest is Just Details," in a knock-em out deep teal, and a plain and simple (tasteful and understated, you know) Good Old Boat logo on a gray shirt, just perfect for doing boatwork. Who'll know? A little grease or oil will blend right in!
Since we're selling them, we've been taking a "popularity poll" of sorts based on shirt orders. Among those who are voting with their pocketbook, the current favorite T-shirt is our "To Sail or Not to Sail -- What a Stupid Question" in khaki. This is followed by the "Are We There Yet? -- Who Cares?" shirt in a medium blue color called "iris." We also like the sunny yellow shirt that says "Gone Sailing. Will Return WheNEVER." That one is in the number-three position in the pocketbook popularity poll. But watch out for the three new shirts. They're going to start moving to the front of the pack.
The other all-time favorites (dare we say classics?) are "Wind. The Free, Clean, Fun Fuel for Your Boat" in serene green and our "Will Work for Boat Parts" T-shirt on white.
To order any of these shirts, or our logo ball cap and demin shirt, please visit our online Books and Gear page.
