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Bowline knot, end at the inside or outside?
Why is it advised to tie a bowline knot with it's ending on the inside and not at the outside (here at outdoors)? See pictures below.
If you're unlucky the end can get stuck, and you can't untie it.
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When buying a wooden boat, fixer-upper or scrapyard?
If one wants to buy a wooden sail boat, even a rotten one as a fixer-upper, what are the hotspots to check to determine if the boat is suited to repair or suited for the scrapyard?
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Bending wood, how do I know it is far enough?
Am building a Frisian schouw, I have oakwood and build a frame on which the wood can rest. How would I know the wood has bend enough and how serious would it be if it is bend to far?
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Changing the shrouds, how would I know how far if I need to?
I have a lelievlet and want to add a lignite and a mizzen mast. Therefore I need to know how much I need to change the shrouds, anyone can help me by explaining how?
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What data do I need to ...
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Things to consider when choosing a sailing club
Apart from the obvious like price and location(s) what should I look for when choosing a sailing club?
Some of the things are difficult to assess, tips on assessment are welcome.
I want this question ...
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Number of people in a boat?
Is there a good rule of thumb for number of people in a boat?
I looked on the Hull Idendification plate, but it only had the HIN and max horsepower on it.
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What pre/post season maintenance is recommended for a 2 cycle outboard motor?
I just acquired a used Yamaha 50TLR.
I'd like to know what kind of routine maintenance I should preform to keep it in good working order.
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Which type of power boat do I need for overnight trips?
I'm an absolute beginner about boats, but let's say I want to buy a boat to use in the canals of my city (Amsterdam), but also for "long" trips, to other cities, coasts. Trips that require days to ...
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What can I do I to loosen up my outboard steering?
The steering on my Yamaha 50TLR outboard motor is very stiff.
What can I do to make it easier to steer?
