Category Archives: Technical Information

What are your priorities for electronics? First is reliability. I usually choose gear with a proven track record from companies with a good reputation for quality and service. When one is “out there,” one needs to trust that the gear … Continue reading →

What type of raft do you carry? We carry a Givens 8-person offshore raft in a hard canister. How often do you get it serviced?We generally service the raft annually to keep the yacht in Category I standards. We … Continue reading →

What sort of reefing do you use? Moonshadow’s main sail has three deep reef points as well as a flattening reef which we occasionally use to keep the boom out of the water when power reaching. Each reef point is … Continue reading →

Communicating From “the Boonies” With so many electronic “toys” available to the cruiser these days, it is very easy and inexpensive to stay in touch, from virtually anywhere, with family, friends and business contacts in the “real world.” Here is … Continue reading →

Roller Furling 1) What roller furling system do you use (if any)? We have two furlers on “Moonhshadow.” The headsail furler is original equipment, a Reckmann, and the staysail furler is a Harken which I installed in ’95. 3) What … Continue reading →

I learned to SCUBA dive at the age of 15 and next to sailing, it is still my favorite sport. One of the many great aspects of cruising is the ability to visit and dive in some of the world-class … Continue reading →