Sailor's Sketchbook

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Chapter One: Deck HandsCompass Mounting Without PedestalsCompass Pedastals Without WheelsThree Cockpit Navigation CentersCockpit TablesGetting On the StickA Unique Non-Skid SystemWooden Planking on Fiberglass HatchesSelf-Contained Deck VentsDeck DrainageOn-Deck Line StowageCustom Wooden Coaming CapsWooden Transoms for Fiberglass BoatsThe Boom GallowsChapter Two: Of Sails and RiggingThe Roller-Furling Storm SleeveFurling with Shock CordGenoa ReefingWood-Shelled BlocksBelaying PinsModern BaggywrinklesWhence the Wind?Tell-Tales that WorkThe Trucker's HitchSingle-Handed MastingChapter Three: Cabin ComfortsA Seagoing GalleyQuarter Berth Galley ExtensionSabrina's Hot Water SystemPort-o-Showers for MinicruisersTowel TricksShedding Light on a Dark SubjectFancy LampsThe Gliding LightA Folding End TableGimbaled TablesBulkhead Box BinsLadder BinsCassette Tape RacksConvertible FiddlesAcrylic AccessoriesBunk BoardsKeeping Up the BooksWooden Hull Ceiling for Fiberglass BoatsThe Jones PlugChapter Four: Tender TopicsThe Boat BoomStepping UpTender TowingBoat DanglesChapter Five: Hooks and HarborsA Chain-Hook PendantThe Riding SailSafer Rafting RulesClear the Foredeck!Anchors AwayBumper BoardsAn "Earth-Shaking" IdeaChapter Six: GingerbreadCharlie Tinker's New BoatShowin' OffSalty SignaturesRemembering Sailing FriendsPlush, Practical PillowsBoat LetteringFiberglass "Stained, Leaded Windows"The Three-Strand Turk's HeadCaptain Dolph's Finishing BenchChapter Seven: Fitting SolutionsThe "Tick-Stick" Pattern TrickMock-Up PatternsMaking Things FitLaminatingA Simple Scarfing JigChapter Eight: Practical PotpourriAn Entertaining and Useful Flytrap"Velcroisms"Bug ScreensSherman's Short Ship TipsSecret Super SolventChapter Nine: A Seagoing Gallery . . . For Moments Like TheseAtlantic GaleWing 'n' WingWhat Dreams Are Made OfFrostbitingWinter's RewardsTender TowingRafting RelativesA YachtA Yacht Owner's ChecklistGreat Names Sail On