We did a major refit on our sailboat, and one of the key jobs was replacing the cutlass bearings — the parts that support the propeller shafts and keep vibrations low when the props spin. To do this, we hauled the boat out of the water, dropped the rudders, pulled the shafts, and used a heat gun to loosen the glue holding the old bearings in place. Once they slid out, we pressed in brand-new bearings, reinstalled everything, and got ready to launch again! It’s one of those behind-the-scenes jobs that makes a huge difference in how smooth and reliable the boat feels underway. Follow along for more sailboat refit projects, cruising life, and ocean adventures!

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Watch our video of encounter with two playful dolphin pods near Mull of Kintyre in September. Aboard the North Star, with Skipper Howie, we sailed towards Kilbrannan Sound.

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The Path to Paris has begun, and the best-doublehanded teams on earth race for the 2021 Asian Championship. Racing for the first time in Asia, the fleet is hosted by Oman Sail in Mussanah, an idylic setting on the Indian Ocean. Many teams are competing for the worlds title and to set a marker as the top dogs as team have a shortened window until the next Olympic games. https://49er.org/event/2021-world-championship/

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Unloading Fish to Processing Plant at Taku Store in Juneau, Alaska. #freshfisharrivinginjuneau #freshfish

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2 Stroke Outboards! Ready to rip! #boats #outboard #mercuryracing

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