1186 Index

INDEX

AABS .............................................. 1065

rudder-design calculations ..... 525rule .............................................. 429

ACbattery charger issues .............. 872bonding ......................................888capacity ......................................890electrical noise .......................... 895galvanic isolators .....................888generators ..................................893genset saloon installation, photo .893ground ........................................ 900inverters .....................................891metal boats ................................ 896power .........................................887safety precautions .................... 887selector switches ......................890shorepower, connecting ..........889systems logic ............................. 890wiring .........................................846

ACCO chainrode ........................................... 1130working loads, chart ..................47

accountants ................................. 1063accumulator tank ......................... 538

with freshwater system, photo 803Acetone ......................................... 133Acrylan .......................................... 162Acrylic-Modified Epoxy resin .. 574activated charcoal

freshwater filter ........................804Adams

Arne ............................................820Chuck ....................................... 1103Page ............................................277

adhesiveswindows ....................................624

adjustable cars, photos ................ 731Adler, Jeff ...................................... 932Admiral 47, illustrations ............. 522Adobe FrameMaker .................... 395Advanced Composites ................ 530

carbon-fiber rudder stocks .... 525, .........................................526

Aebi, Tanya ................................. 1092AEG solar cells ............................ 884Aerogen windmills, photos ........ 880AeroRig ......................................... 648

photos .........................................649Africa

yellow fever ..............................338aftercoolers (on diesel engines) . 742Aghulas current ............................ 383air cleaners .................................... 772Air Concepts ........................ 939, 940air conditioning ............................ 835

capacity ......................................835duty cycle ..................................837electrical loads .......................... 837impact on AC generators ........ 893systems logic ............................. 902

air exchange (in engine room) ... 773air fare .......................................... 1063air locks (salt-water feed system) .......... 789air slots .......................................... 491

air ventfuel tanks ....................................770jetliner style, photo ...................939in lifeline stanchion, photo .....770

Airco Distributor ..........................498Airex ..............................................576airflow ................................... 366, 932

photos .........................................939air-purge valve, photo .................843alarms

bilge ...................................778, 779carbon monoxide ......................779dogs ............................................331electrical fault ...........................900electronic gas sniffer ................812engine .........................................777intrusion .....................................778multiple signals .........................778nose .............................................812reed switches .............................331sounds ........................................777

AlaskaGalena ........................................396washing Sundeer in waterfalls,photo ...........................................370water hazards ............................565waterskiing, photos ..................347

Alberg 35 VPP ..............................223alcohol

stoves ..........................................976Alden 50

Yachtsaver installation, photo 254Alden 77 ........................................730Alden, John .. 7, 154, 440, 646, 1056Aleuja 33 .......................................276Alex Kosloff Enterprises ..............34Alladyce Lumber Co. ..................265Allied Bank ...................................494alloys

and temper, table ......................587electrolytic corrosion ...............897

almond essence ............................318Alodine ............................... 609, 1214Alston, Kevin ..................................34alternative energy .........................875alternators ......................................868

24-volt systems ................ 871, 873battery switch regulator cut out ....857case size .....................................869dual .............................................870heat impact ................................869mega ...........................................870output curve ...............................868RPM range .................................869sense voltage .............................872

Alumaprep 33 ...............................609aluminum

alloys ..........................................587anodizing ...................................607bearing carrier, photo ...............527cost ..............................................609deck hardware ...........................601details .........................................604electrolysis ................................607engine room details ..................600engineering ................................593fasteners .....................................608framing .......................................590freshwater tanks ........................805hardware isolation ....................602hatches .......................................602hull insulation ...........................607

integral tanks ............................ 594keel construction ...................... 596mast steps .................................. 596noise ........................................... 608paint protection ........................ 609plating ........................................ 592propane tanks ........................... 811quality control .......................... 593rudder construction ................. 598through-hull plumbing ............ 600toerail, photo ............................ 602unpainted .................................. 609welding ...................................... 589welding after completion ....... 609windows .................................... 603

aluminum constructionwiring ........................................ 896

Alumiprep 33 ..................... 609, 1214Alzheimer’s Disease ....................805Amazing Grace, photo ................446ambient loading (spars) ...............653AME resin .....................................574America’s Cup ..............................647American Boat and Yacht Council .. .........................................................1083American Bureau of Shipping ....................................1065, 1073,1082American Eagle ..........................1156

galley, photo ............................. 975American Express ...............403, 404American Sailing Association ...341American Samoa

cockroaches .............................. 361Pango Pango .....................203, 275

Aminidab .......................................347amount of bend .............................697amp hour rating

of batteries ................................ 862AMTOR .........................................205Anacapa Canvas ...........................162Anaho .............................................505anchoring

anchor size ........................43, 1100Bruce anchor .. 39, 42, 43, 45, 48, ............................................709, 1130calculating loads ........................ 39CQR anchor .... 40, 41, 44, 48, 55, .......................................1100drip strip, photo .......................... 42fisherman anchor, photo ........... 42flukes, control of, photo ............ 46Fortress anchor ........................... 46ground tackle ........................39, 43how many anchors? ................... 46making choices .......................... 46nylon rodes, length .................... 48parachute anchors .................... 259rode, photo .................................. 40storage ....................................... 948stowage, photo ........................... 53using engine to relieve strain ... 40using winches ........................... 724ventilation when anchored, draw-ing .............................................. 932Viking anchor .......................41, 43wash-down system .................... 50

photo ........................................ 54wobble toggle, photo ................. 55

Andural ..........................................523Angola ............................................334anhydrous lanolin

turnbuckles, use with .............. 684Annapolis Boat Show ..................626

Index 1187

anodes ............................................ 898sacrificial ................................... 607

Antarctica ...................................... 400Paradies Bay ............................. 399

antenna .......................................... 206attachment, photo .....................205backstay .....................................206coaxial switch ...........................207dipole .........................................208ground plane ............................. 207grounding metal hulls .............. 208long wire ....................................206radar, photos ..............................193trap dipole ..................................208tuner ........................................... 207whip ............................................206

anti-fouling ................................... 586Antigua .........................324, 329, 392anti-siphon loop ........................... 795aperture (for propeller) ............... 752Apogee 52

Yachtsaver installation, photo 254Apple Macintosh ......................... 621Aqua Lift, photos ......................... 774Aquacat ......................................... 520AR15 .............................................. 332Arabian Peninsula ....................... 330Archer

Jos ........................... 313, 813, 1096Katy ..........................................1097Kelly 34, 175, 313, 527, 545, 589, 813, ................................ 1020, 1169

Aries wind vane .................. 60, 1043photo ............................................59

Arion lllstorm shutters, photo ...............257

Arizona ........................................ 1133Arthur, Mike ................................. 649artwork

decorating with .......................1026aspect ratio

diagrams ....................................634of fins .........................................451

Aspiala, Doris and Ussi .............. 376Assist Card .................................... 342asymmetrical spinnaker

construction .............................. 110photos .........................................108running layout ...........................109

AT&T ............................................. 403Direct .........................................202

Atakins & Hoyle .......................... 602Atkins, Bill .................................. 1089Atlantic .........................280, 398, 627

circle ........................................... 378Atlas radio ..................................... 219ATN ................................................ 106

spinnaker snuffer .................... 1132spinnaker sock, photo .............. 106

attorneys ...................................... 1063Auchincloss, Bayard and Julie .. 347Aucremen, Corky ............... 544, 906audio guaging ............................. 1065Australia ............................... 219, 306

customs ......................................306Darwin .............................. 277, 383pet regulations .......................... 309small pox ................................... 338Thursday Island croc, photo ...345

autopilot ................................... 66, 68backup ..........................................68compass choices .........................65compass interference .................68control head ........................ 64, 930

counter rudder .............................65heavy-weather steering .............66hull design factors ......................63hydraulic drives ..........................67log your settings .........................65manufacturers .............................69mechanical drive ........................67northerly turning error ...............65power consumption ............. 63, 64reliability .....................................63remote control .............................68rudder angle indicator ................68rudder-gain control ....................65sea-state control ..........................64sensing rudder position .............66SSB/Pilot interference ...............68vs. wind vane ...............................69weather helm correction ............65WH Pilot, photo ..........................63

Autoprop .......................................756Aventura ........................................453avocado ..........................................323Awlgrip ..........................................617awnings

Alaska, photo ............................158around stay, photo ....................164attachment points .....................153battens ........................................164catching rainwater ....................370

photo .......................................156chafe patches .............................164cockpit ......................................1126

photo .....................................1137cold rain, photo .........................152construction ...............................164dealing with rigging .................164design criteria ............................153detailed illustrations ........166, 167dinghy as foredeck awning, photo .........................................156flaps ............................................168Florida, photos ..........................155foredeck .....................................156

photo .......................................157general considerations .............152PVC-pipe batten, photo ...........154reinforcement, photos ..............164sailing .........................................158side curtains, photos .................155simple tarp, photos .......... 153, 175spray shield, photo ...................169storage ........................................948tropical, photos ................ 152, 154water collection, photos ..........168watertight, photo ......................164zippers ........................................164

BB&G ...................................... 191, 921B&R rigs .............................. 489, 700backstay .........................................695

adjusters, photos .......................685adjustment .................................697cylinder, photo ..........................694sail .............................................1132

photo .....................................1089twin .............................................688

bacteria in diesel fuel ...................764baguette .........................................325Bahamas

drug problems ...........................333no-see-ums .......................360, 361San Salvador .............................334

shallow cruising grounds ....... 449Bailey, Maurice ............................242Bainbridge/Aquabatten ...............120Baja filter, photo ...........................765Baker’s Joy ....................................316ballast .............................................452

fuel and water ........................... 630water ..................................491, 626

ball-bearing batten car, photo .......87Balmar ................................. 870, 1128

alternator output, graph .......... 869alternators ............................... 1156

photos ................................... 1130genset ....................................... 1184

balsa core .......................................576Baltek .............................................612bananas ..........................................323Band-Aids .....................................328bank fees ......................................1062Banks Islands

Ureparapara, photo .................. 268Barbados ........................................382barBQ .............................................316Barbutas, Alghis .........................1086

photo ........................................ 1087Barient ............................................725

winches ..................................... 723barium powder ..............................782Barreto, Mauricio .........................499basic electronics

maintenance ........................... 1091Bass control panel, photo ............852Bass Harbor Marine .....................379bathtub ...........................................991batten ................................................88

broken .......................................... 90end chafe ..................................... 89full-length .............................87, 95

layout ....................................... 94tapering .................................... 90

hardwarephotos ....................................... 90

intermediate attachment points 91intermediate slide ...................... 92

illustrations ............................. 91layout ........................................... 93lazyjacks ..................................... 93pockets ........................................ 94

photo ........................................ 88pulltruded .................................... 88roller-bearing cars ..................... 93shape ............................................ 88shroud chafe ............................... 94stiffness ....................................... 88

batteriescapacity vs. temperature, graph ............................................866capacity, specific gravity, voltage(chart) ........................................ 863cell size ..............................861, 862chargers ..................................... 872electrolyte charge vs. specificgravity, graph ............................ 866explosion ................................... 857gelcell ........................................ 860golf cart vs. industrial traction,graphs ........................................ 861hold-down, photo .................... 864how they work .......................... 858installation ................................ 864life cycle .................................... 861NiCad ........................................ 860proper temperature .................. 865separate banks .......................... 864

1188 Index

switches .....................................858topping off .................................867traction ............................ 859, 1099

battery chargerbuilt-in (inverters) .................... 892for inverter .................................873marine construction ................. 872

Battslide .............................90, 91, 92Bay Rigging .................................. 691Baytronic South ........................... 191Beach Party ................................. 1101

rig, photo ................................... 638solar panel installation, photo 885watertight doors, photos ..........569

beam-length ratio ......................... 433beams

failures .......................................552illustrations ...............................550

bearing rings ................................. 624beating

upwind cruising design require-ments ..........................................427

Beck, Walt ..................................... 753beet root ......................................... 323Bellingham Chart Printers .......... 281bellows .......................................... 749belts

multiple, photo .........................761tensioning devices, photos ......758

Beluga ............................................ 495bow shape, photos .................... 496fractional sailplan, drawing ....497keel casing, photos ...................497

bendy rigs .....................697, 698, 699Benmar ............................................ 64

autopilot .......................................58Benz Express ................................ 489Beowulf ................. 31, 38, 829, 1068

after 8,000 miles ..................... 1163and Wakaroa, photo ............... 1185articulating bowsprit .............. 1142asymmetrical spinnaker

construction ........................... 110illustrations .......................... 1153

awnings, photos ...................... 1164ballast tanks under furniture,drawing .................................... 1140battens ..........................................93

intermediate slide ...................92bow wave, photo .................... 1152burning up alternators .............870CalDyne mounts ....................... 775chain size .....................................48communications ....................... 216controllable-pitch prop ............754cruising budget .........................277cruising test ............................. 1155custom control panel, photo ...853damage-control pump system,photo ..........................................799DC genset, photos .................... 874draft ............................................450emergency tiller ........................545engine room ............................ 1157final hull shape ....................... 1145Fortress anchor ...........................46framing ......................................591framing, photo ........................ 1138free-flying headsails ................716freezer coil installation, photo 822fuel capacity ..............................766furling system ...........................716galley equipment ......................315Garmin #45 GPS ......................200

ground tackle ...............................42halyards ......................................735handling

under power .........................1167under sail ..............................1165

hanked-on jib, photo ..............1165high speed-length ratios ..........428hull construction .....................1146hull shape

isometric drawing ...............1139photos ...................................1148

hull, parametric views ...........1146Hundested prop, photos ...........755hydraulic steering .....................537initial trials ...............................1152interior

design ....................................1143layout ....................................1167

keel and rudder design ...........1143launching .................................1151length-to-beam ratio ................409life raft ........................................243line boaring, photos ..................527lip seal-based glands ................749living aboard a mock-up ........1151longitudinal girders, photo ....1148mast wedges, photos ................667masthead crane, photos ...........657masthead instrument extender,photo ...........................................190microprocessor-based digitalmeter system, photo .................856mizzen chainplates, photos .....595MOB situation ..........................239party, photo ................................271pilot house ...................... 930, 1142pivoting bowsprits ....................711power reaching, photos .........1164pressure water pump ................803race against Lady Kathryn ......719radar ...................................197, 199radial-cut sails ...........................115revised displacement .............1184rig design ........................ 696, 1140

drawings ...............................1141sail area-to-wetted-surface ratio ..........................................430sail design ......................... 118, 132sailing awning, photo .............1163sailplan-hull-keel relationship 415salt-water ballast .....................1165SGC combination SSB set ......203South Pacific

passage ...................................385spinnaker use .............................103spreader tip, photo ....................664steering .......................................541swept spreaders, photos ...........662systems changes .....................1184tank geometry ...........................628traditional interior ..................1096transom, photo ........................1151vertical roller, photo .................658wake, photo .............................1152Walker Air Sep, photo .............773water ballast ............................1139water heater ...............................840water selector valves, photo ...626watermaker ................................810weather lessons .......................1164wiring, photo .............................848

Beowulf VI ...................................515family portrait, photo ...............516

Bergstrom, Lars ..454, 460, 489, 700hull design criteria ................... 489

Berkey ............................................921photo .......................................... 396

Bermuda ...............................381, 382Bermuda series .................... 506, 507Bessko, Melinda .........................1154Best Food Mayonnaise ..................35Betty Crocker Cookbook ............285bicycles ..........................................327

bilgealarms ........................................ 779heavy construction, illustration ............................................583smells ......................................... 366

bilge pump .....................................796as deck-wash pump ................. 793bench-mounted, photos .......... 794hose types .................................. 787hose, rat problems .................... 364isolation ..................................... 899suction lines, photo .................. 799Whale ...................................... 1128wiring ........................................ 857

bimini frame ..................................159binnacle ..........................................907Birske Veritas ..............................1082biscuits ...........................................320Black

Billy ...................................489, 709Richard .................................... 1093

cat ketch designs .................. 648Blackwell, Tom ..................... 61, 375bladder tanks with diesel fuel .....770blade (propeller) ...........................751bleach and hot water

to kill bacteria and odor .......... 793blender ...........................................887blocks

upright, photos ......................... 729Bluatext ........................................1033Bluewater Handbook .....................31boarding ladder, permanent, photo ..1087Boat Owners’ Assoc. of the U.S. 341boat speed ......................................223boatyards

efficiency ................................ 1059overseas ................................... 1061

BOC ...439, 489, 494, 498, 500, 507, 513, 627, 635, 690, 700, 701, 704, ..............................................711Boeing ............................................451bolt ropes .......................................124Bomar .............................................940

hatches ...............................931, 934Bomine ...........................................340bond beams ...................................551bonding system

protection from power shocks 897books

storage ....................................... 949bookshelves, photos .....................948boom

basic considerations ................ 669gallows, photos ........................ 676height .................................102, 474lugs, photo ................................ 669rails ............................................ 670sails ............................................ 634vang ........................................... 671vang doubler, illustration ........ 673

booster pump

Index 1189

RO watermakers, use with ......810boot stripes .................................... 615Bora Bora ..............................28, 1163boric acid as cockroach poison .. 362Boston Light ................................... 42bottom paint .................................. 614bouquet garni ................................ 318bouyancy

positive ......................................630

bowdry ...............................................436heavy construction, illustration ............................................583load, illustration ....................... 583reinforcement, illustration ......585roller assemblies, photos .........605shape ..........................................507shape, photos ............................409spray patterns ............................464thruster .......................................784waves .........................................465

bow roller ........................................ 52cheek strength .............................52extra support, photo ...................54in strong tides ..............................54pin size .........................................52proper diameter, photo ..............43Sundeer 56 ...................................53twin anchor installation, photo 42

bow sectionsheavy weather consideration ..374to soften motion ........................443

bowspritscantilevered ...............................709loading .......................................709pivoting ...................................... 711pivoting, illustrations .............. 711retractable hardware ................710

Bozo factor ................................... 650brackets ......................................... 757brass

plumbing fittings ......................801breadfruit, preparation ................ 323breadmakers ................................. 892Breaking Free ................................. 35breakwaters

hatch protection ........................941Brewer, Ted ................................... 511bridgedecks ................................... 904Briggs and Stratton single-cylindergas engine ................................... 1046Brimberry, John ........................... 162Bristol 41

re-rigging ................................... 691British Broadcasting System ..... 208British Ropes ................................ 679British Virgin Islands .................. 382broker’s fees ............................... 1062brokerage community ............... 1067bronze

plumbing fittings ......................801Brookes & Gatehouse 190, 191, 921

masthead sensor ....................... 191Brown, Jim (trimaran designer) 523Brownie Bunny, photos ..... 288, 304Browning 9mm Hi-Power pistol 332Bruce anchor ............... 42, 709, 1130

foul bottom, photo ......................45installation, photo ......................39scope ............................................48self-stowing installation, photo 39thin sand over coral ....................42

twin anchor installation, photo .43use in Alaska ...............................42

Brute alternators, photos .............870Btu Capacity .................................844budget ............................................280buffing stainless steel ..................563bugs ....................................... 321, 322builders ........................................ 1058bulkheads

attachment .................................581tongue/groove siding, photo .1088upholstery foam, photos ........1025

Buna Nrubber for diesel gaskets ..........770

bunksdimensions of ............................953double .........................................954dryness .......................................969freestanding ...............................956mattresses ................................1029upper/lower, photos .................963

Burns, Chuck ....................... 426, 460Burr, Kelsey ..................................243bus bar ............................................854bush limes .....................................323business issues ............................ 1054business materials

storage ........................................950business of cruising

automatic bill paying ...............404how much money to carry? .....404mail .............................................403phone cards ................................404power of attorney .....................405responsibilities at home ...........405shipping gear from home ........404taxes ............................................405transferring funds .....................403urgent messages ........................403

butane ............................326, 811, 812butter (tinned) ...............................318buying a boat

legalities ...................................1072bypass oil filters ...........................771

CC & C 40

sail loads, drawing ....................121C & C 44 ........................................388cabbage ..........................................323cabin doors .................................. 1009cabin sole locks, photo .............. 1034cabinets ........................................ 1009cabinetwork ................................1007cable steering ................................533cables

high power, photo .....................849Cadmium .......................................695Cal 29

main saloon .............................1094Cal 36 ........................................... 1124Cal 40 ................................ 1094, 1124

aerial photo ................................431reaching photo ..........................432sail loads, drawings .........122, 123

Cal 48 ........................................... 1094Cal Yachts ...................................1094CalDyne .........................................775California ............................. 814, 839

legal issues .................................387rolly anchorages .......................444

Callahan, Steve .............................520Calvert School ..............................283

Cameroon ......................................334Campbell Chain Company ...........47Canada

British Columbia ..................... 476short-wave broadcasts ............ 208water hazards ............................ 565

Canary Islands ..............................280cantilevered bowsprits ................709Canto, Bob .....................................256capacitors .......................................208Cape Hatteras ..................... 932, 1063Cape Horn ................... 256, 399, 400Cape of Good Hope ..........515, 1064

shipping lanes ........................... 193Cape Town to Rio race ................521Cape Town to West Indies passage ..1103Capsized ........................................520Carbo Spars ...................................704carbon dioxide

fire control ................................ 776carbon fiber ...................................573

rudder shaft, photos ................. 525spars, photos ............................. 701spinnaker poles ........................ 705

carbon monoxide alarms .............779Carbospars ............................648, 649Caribbean ........................ 7, 280, 381carpeting ......................................1035Carr, Scott ......................................589carrots .............................................323Carta Blanca beer .................. 39, 389Cascade Design

waterproof bags, photo ........... 249Catalina ..........................................406Catalina 30 ....................................502Catalina Channel ................. 30, 1064catalyzed epoxy ............................683cathodes .........................................898catsup ....................................319, 321CCA .....35, 220, 392, 426, 520, 719, ..........................1039, ........ 1094, 1124

mizzen staysail as rule beater 645reaching rig, photo ...............74, 75typical design characteristics, In-termezzo .................................. 1041waterline rule ............................ 438

CCG ................................................619CD players .....................................224CD-ROM ................................ 33, 218Cedros Island ................................516celestial navigation ......................380centerboard ....................................453centerboards ..................................453Central America

yellow fever .............................. 338centrifugal pumps ........................796

gasoline engine driven ............ 799refrigeration .............................. 828self priming, for damage control .798

centrifuge .......................................772ceramic capacitor .......................1035Certificate of Compliance .........1073Cetacea

deck view, drawing .................. 501drawings .................................... 498interior view, drawings ........... 501sailplan, drawing ..................... 500stern shape, photo .................... 501

chafefuel hose .................................... 787internal halyards ...................... 736

1190 Index

Chagos Archipelago .................... 290chain ................................................. 47

bow roller ....................................52cleaning .......................................48

photo .........................................50combination rodes ......................49electric windlasses .....................49fit to gypsy ...................................48joining links ................................48nylon rodes ..................................48pipe, photo ...................................51securing end ................................51shock absorber ............................49sprocket .....................................534stopper, photo .............................49stowage ........................................51

photo .........................................51test certificates ............................48ventilation of locker ...................52

chainplates ........................... 581, 595photos ................................ 582, 595stress, illustration .....................553

chairsbuilt-in .....................................1000

Champion Juicer .......................... 978Channel Islands .............................. 30charge acceptance rate ................ 867charging cycle .............................. 867

of batteries .................................862Charlotte, North Carolina ............. 29chart table

design of ....................................985charter business ............................ 393charts

electronic ................................... 217storage, photo ...........................949

check valves ........................ 795, 801photo ..........................................795

cheese ............................................ 318Cheoy Lee 35 ................................ 504Chesapeake Bay ................ 836, 1064

shallow cruising grounds ........ 449Chetelat, Skip ....... 34, 652, 658, 680Chichester, Sir Francis .............. 1066chicken stays ................................ 707chilled-water air conditioning ... 836Chinese cabbage .......................... 323Chiriqui

photo ..........................................641chlorine bleach

fresh water purification ........... 371staph infections .........................339

chocks (toe-rail), photos ............. 919chocolate ....................................... 318Christmas Island .......................... 288chrome plating

engine parts, use on ..................739Chrono Marine Chrono Vane ....... 61chutney .......................................... 325cigatura poisoning ......339, 340, 344circuit breakers

metal boats ................................ 900circuits

timed ..........................................797circulating pump (hot water) ..... 808Circumnavigator’s Handbook ... 394citrus fruits .................................... 323classification societies

ABYC standards ....................1083building under supervision ...1083

cleats .............................................. 919clew-to-boom connection .......... 674clippers .......................................... 461closed-cell foam

cockpit cushions .......................151clothing

ass grass, photo .........................310hats ..............................................314laundry supplies ........................313maintenance ..............................311pareau .........................................262sailing jacket .............................231Sears sewing machine, photo .276shoes ...........................................311shopping ....................................314storage ............................... 311, 948tropical .......................................310

CO2 .............................................. 1135Coatings Consulting Group ........619coaxial cable .................................845cockpit

aft layout, photo ........................904control panels ............................855cushions .....................................150design .........................................905drainage system, illustrations .908ergonomics, illustrations .........908folding chairs ............................151light, photo ................................721lockers ........................................921mid or aft? ..................................904sailing instruments, photo .......906seats ............................................905steering station, photo ..............905tables ..........................................149

photo .......................................906vinyl locker covers, photo .......151volume .......................................911

cockroaches ..................................361avoiding ...................................1136boric acid ...................................362prevention ..................................326Roach Motel ..............................362spray ...........................................319

cocoa powder ................................318coconut ..........................................323

cooking ......................................323milk, photo ................................262opening ......................................323

Cocos Keeling ............ 289, 386, 932picnic, photo ..............................290tidepool, photo ..........................282

coefficient of frictionrudder bearings .........................529

coffee .............................................319Coholan, Mark ................................34coil design (refrigeration) ...........823Colaneri, Frank .................... 691, 692cold weather

Alaska, photo ............................232cruising ......................................231immersion suits .........................233propane system .........................812Thinsulate ..................................232

Coleman Boatworks ....................586Coles, Adlard ................................519Collins, Warwick .........................454collisions

patches .......................................259scantlings required ...................566

Colombia .............................. 330, 334colors ..............................................585Columbia 43 .................................434Columbia Yachts ........................1041Colvin, Tom ..................................647Commodore Insurance Services 387communication gear ....................201

0183 interface ...........................217AT&T Direct .............................202

digital cellular service ............. 217ham radio .................................. 202ham/SSB combination sets .... 203making choices ........................ 219Satcom M Voice and Data ...... 216SSB ............................................ 202telex ........................................... 204VHF ........................................... 201weather fax ............................... 218

Comoro Islands ............................521companionway .................. 911, 1003

canvas door, photo ................... 172handrails, photo ....................... 905hatch ..................................906, 911hatches

photos ..................................... 912non-skid on ladder, photos ... 1004screen, photo ............................ 934splayed ladder, photo ............ 1003storage under ladder ................ 951threshold ................................... 911

compass mounting, photo ...........610Composite Engineering ................34compression

fittings, drawings ..................... 831strut ............................................ 673

compressive strength ...................554compressors

driers, photo .............................. 829dual t-stat systems ................... 829efficiency .................................. 828efficient installation ................ 830engine drive .............................. 825installation ................................ 837liquid-side subcoolers ............. 829photos ........................................ 825sealed AC, photo ...................... 827size ............................................. 828with air conditioning system .. 837

Compusail .....................................191computer ........................................892computing performance ..............220

polar diagram ........................... 221VPPs .......................................... 220

condensationfuel tanks ................................... 769heating system considerations 838windows and ports ................... 935

conduitelectrical systems, use with .... 846photos ........................................ 899

connectionsbolted connections ................... 560calculating weld properties .... 558propane system ........................ 812secondary bonds ...................... 559tapped connections .................. 559welds .......................................... 557

ConserJeri ............................. 380, 520, 521John ... 93, 96, 104, 109, 127, 233, .....................................380, 464, 520

Conser 47layout, drawing ........................ 521

Constellation ................... 7, 293, 295hoisting the gaff ....................... 646

constipation ...................................339construction materials .................571

aesthetic issues ......................... 619aluminum .................................. 587aluminum paint specs ........... 1214ballast tanks .............................. 629checking a used boat ............... 586cores ........................................... 574cruising reinforcements .......... 583

Index 1191

details .........................................578docking ......................................631exterior finish ............................585ferrocement ...............................613fiberglass ................................... 571fiberglass paint specs .............1217paint ............................................614positive buoyancy .................... 630production processes ...............577reinforcements .......................... 572resins ..........................................573steel ............................................610steel paint specs ......................1216teak decks ..................................613timber .........................................612water ballast ..............................626windows ....................................623

container ship, photo ................... 565Contessa 26

main cabin, photo ...................1092contract documents ................... 1069control lines

photos .......................................1088control panel ................................. 852controllable-pitch props ............. 754convection heaters ....................... 839convectors

air source and escape, photo ...841Cook Islands ........................ 202, 280Cook, Bill ...................................... 453cookbooks ..................................... 317cooling

transmissions ............................745Copper Coat .................................. 586copper pipe ................................... 822

use in heating systems .............843copra ................................................ 40Corbin 39 .................................... 1086core-cell ......................................... 576cored structure failure modes .... 552Corenman, Jim and Sue .............. 502cores

delamination ............................. 577physical characteristics ........... 575

Corian .......................984, 1023, 1026counter tops .................... 975, 1026

cornbread ...................................... 320corner connections, photos ........ 591cornmeal ........................................ 318corrosion

crevice ........................................ 563living with .................................564marine materials, chart ............898pitting .........................................563

cost of cruising ............................. 272boat size and budget ................. 390budget break-down ..................275compromises ............................. 278disaster kitty ..............................279equipment ..................................274hull and liability insurance ..... 279living expenses .........................275medical insurance .................... 279minimum gear ...........................274priorities ....................................277staying within budget .............. 278taxes ........................................... 279the boat .......................................273

Costa Rica ..................................... 396customs officials ......................328Golfito ............................... 306, 355

counter space ....................... 975, 990cove stripes ................................... 621

cover-maker ......................... 172, 176Cox

Rick and Pauline .......................276Coyote ............................................498

photos .........................................439coziness .........................................944CQR anchor ...................40, 41, 1100

Delta .............................................40locking mechanism, photo ........55photo .............................................41scope .............................................48thin sand over rock, photo .........44

crackers ..........................................319Crank Vent ....................................773cream of tartar ...............................318creating bend ................................697crew ................................................280

anticipate needs ........................372boat size .....................................372checking references ........333, 376contributions to cruising kitty 376docking ......................................373emergency situations ......372, 375experience .................................376finding crew ..............................376food rationing ............................376handling under power ..............373heavy weather ...........................374illegal drugs ...............................376maintenance ..............................374personal compatibility .............376sailhandling ...............................373sailing efficiency ......................374self-steering backup .................375sharing responsibilities ............375size ..............................................371steering .......................................374yacht size ...................................374

crocodiles ......................................346photos .........................................346

cruise generator ............................894cruising

experience ...............................1054remembering why, photo ........405sails ...............................................71savings .......................................395

cruising diversionsswimming ..................................346

cruising lifestyle ...........................261beach parties ..................... 262, 271change over the years ...............272children ......................................282cost of cruising ..........................272crew ............................................371earning money ..........................391fishing ........................................355galley equipment ......................315getting along locally ................261hot spots .....................................329improving security ...................334local transportation ..................327medical preparation .................335musical instruments .................271navigation materials .................281odors ...........................................365off the beaten path ....................265officialdom ................................305pests ............................................360pets ..............................................308piracy ..........................................334provisioning ..............................317quality ........................................367security .......................................330

single handing .......................... 375stay put in one spot! ................. 264sunglasses ................................. 314trading ....................................... 266tropical dress ............................ 310unpopular locations ................. 328women’s perspectives ............. 297

cruising with kids .........................282baby bath, photo ....................... 294breaking the ice ........................ 292Calvert School .......................... 283children make friends with grown-ups .............................................. 286Halloween in Fiji, photo ......... 287harnesses, photo ....................... 289keeping watch for coral, photo 296leaving kids on their own ....... 294lifeline netting, photo .............. 293meeting local kids, photo ....... 282offshore routine ........................ 288playing cards, photo ................ 284playpen on deck, photo ........... 293reading, photo .......................... 288schooling ................................... 283

photo ..............................283, 289social development .................. 285teenagers navigating ............... 295tidepool lesson, photo ............. 282weather clothes, photo ............ 296what age is best? ...................... 293

Cruising World magazine .............34Cuba ...............................................381

short-wave broadcasts ............ 208Cuisinart ...............................316, 887cumin ..............................................318cupro nickel .................................1043

for heat exchanger ...........742, 828currentsstray ........................................... 898

curry ...............................................325cushions .......................................1126

cockpit ..................................... 1032construction, illustration ...... 1030fabrics ...................................... 1027rolled, photos ................1030, 1032

custom-boat specs ......................1068customs ..........................................306

Golfito official, photo ............. 306Panama officials, photo .......... 307Vanuatu officials, photo .......... 308

Cutlass bearings ...........................747cutter

basic considerations ................ 637cutter stay ....................................1131

adding .......................................... 80adjustment ................................ 697headsail chafe ............................. 82hydraulic control ...................... 695track brace, photo .................. 1132

Cutters insect repellant ................319cycle counters ...............................797cyclical loading (spars) ...............653cyclone season .....................381, 404

DDacron 118, 126, 128, 505, 689, 719, .................................... 734, 1030, 1132

stuffing for cockpit cushions . 151Daffron, Bill ......................... 34, 1128Dahl ................................................763

fuel filters ..........................188, 763damage control pumps ................798

photo .......................................... 794

1192 Index

dampener plates ........................... 746Danforth anchors .................41, 1130Danfoss .......................................... 828

12V compressor ....................... 823Darwin ........................................... 382Davidson, Laurie ......................... 720Davis, Steve .................................... 34davits

and solar panels, photo ............884Dawn Treader of Lune ................ 183day tanks ....................................... 764DC .................................................. 794

electrical system ....................... 857electrolysis ................................ 607fridge compressors ...................827genset .........................................873

photos .....................................874ground ........................................ 854wiring .........................................846

De La Hunt, Jill ............................ 231deadhead, photo ........................... 565Dean-Douglas .............................. 970Decca ............................................. 199deck

hardware ....................................723hatches .......................................933lighting .......................................721nonskid ......................................586shoes ........................................... 387wash ........................................... 792

deck layout .................................... 904cockpit lockers .......................... 921companionways ....................... 911handling dock lines ..................919on-deck storage ........................920running lights ............................921

deck-wash pumpas bilge pump ............................793

declination (of sun)computing solar panel output .881

decor ............................................ 1018coordination ............................1019

deep-cycle batteries ............ 858, 901Deerfoot ..............................387, 1103

asymmetrical spinnaker, photo .............................................108behind-the-mast roller furling 719dodger, photo ............................136double-head rig, photo ..............83fin keel, photo ...........................449fridge capacity .......................... 819hull stripe, photo ....................... 621hydraulic propeller drive ........ 784joinerwork, photo ...................1009main saloon (trunk cabin vs. flushdeck), photo ............................1021owner’s cabin ............................956swim platform ...........................239trunk cabin, photo .................... 994

Deerfoot 2-62air conditioning ........................902bridge deck design ...................904double bunk, photo ..................953galley layout, photos ................973mid cockpit, photo ...................907spar details, photos ...................702spinnaker, photo ....................... 105upper/lower bunks, photos ..... 963

Deerfoot 58cockpit layout, illustration ......909full-batten system .......................92galley, photo ..............................972stateroom, photo ....................... 955

Deerfoot 61swim step, photo ....................... 445

Deerfoot 62stateroom, photo .......................955

Deerfoot 63rig proportions, photo ..............636tri-radial spinnaker, photo .......106

Deerfoot 72 ...................................388aft cockpit, photos ....................905cockpit layout, illustration ......909main-and-mizzen proportions,photo ...........................................642saloon chairs, photo ...............1000swim step, photo .......................446

Deerfoot 74bridgedeck, photo .....................906forward-facing power shaft, photo......................................................877overhang, photo ........................435owner’s suites, photos .............956pilothouse, photos ....................927shower, photo ............................992triple headstay, photos .............687working jib, photo ......................71

Deerfoot 75pilothouse, photos ....................928

Deerfoot II .........................................7agressive roach ...........................96framing .......................................591nav area, photo ..........................989photo ....................................76, 463propeller effiency .....................751speed upwind ............................645

Deerfoot/Sundeer conceptboom height ...............................474bow waves .................................465bow-spray patterns ...................464competition ...............................475draft ............................................468eliminating permanent backstay ..473evolution of design ...................462fractional-rig configurations ..472hull balance ...............................467hull shape ...................................463interior issues ............................479keel design .................................468ketch rig development .............472powering into waves ................476rig and keel balance ..................471rig design ...................................471rudder design .............................471rudder/propeller relationship ..468sailing/powering balance ........468seagoing comfort ......................477stern shape .................................469

deflection .......................................549Delrin .............................................530demodulator ..................................219Denmark ..... 591, 603, 617, 956, 967

Copenhagen ..............................839Dent, Clive ........................... 582, 730departure date .................................35depth alarms ..................................192depthfinder ......................... 928, 1129design characteristics

BOC influence ..........................439displacement-length ratio .......428dry bow ......................................436freeboard ....................................433overhangs ..................................435performance orientation ..........426powering ability ........................427prismatic coeficient ..................431racing-rule influence ................438reaching spray patterns ............437

sail area ...................................... 429speed-length ratio .................... 427stern slap ................................... 437traditional cruisers ................... 439wetted surface drag v. wave drag .........................................432windward ability ...................... 427

design concepts ............................461Beowulf ................................... 1138Bergstrom, Lars ....................... 489Brewer, Ted .............................. 511Deerfoot/Sundeer .................... 461Evolution .................................. 506Innismara .................................. 513Lavaranos, Angelo .................. 494Martin, Roger ........................... 498Millenium Falcon .................... 511Paine, Chuck ............................ 506Schumacher, Carl .................... 502

Design Systems Velocity PredictionProgram ....................... 423, 467, 502Detco ............................................1215devil-devil stick ............................270DHL ................................................403diaphragm pumps ................795, 796

photo .......................................... 796diesel

AC generators .......................... 894engine maintenance ............... 1091hot water heater ........................ 806stove, photo .............................. 977

digital e-mail .................................216Dilley, Jim .....................................256dimmers

lighting control ....................... 1037dinghies .................................177, 394

as bathtub, photo ...................... 369beaching .................................... 179beam-to-length ratio, diagram 178buoyancy ................................... 179catching fish, photo ................. 345davits ......................................... 185

photos ..................................... 185dug-out canoe, photo ............... 183folding, photo ........................... 184harbor transport ........................ 178inflatable, photo ....................... 180kayak ......................................... 183making a mold ........................ 1097MOB recovery, photo ............. 234on-deck storage ........................ 920outboard .................................... 186Sabot, photo .............................. 184sailing ........................................ 183second dinghy .......................... 183solid ........................................... 183storage ...............................904, 948Tinker inflatable ....................... 177wheels, photos .......................... 179Wherry ...................................... 183

photo ...................................... 182windsurfer ................................. 184

direct injection diesel engines ....741direct-expansion air conditioning,photo ...............................................836dishwashing

detergent .................................... 319saltwater .................................... 368

displacement ............... 547, 548, 767discussion ................................. 428

displacement-length ratio ..428, 767ditty bag .........................................133

cloth inventory ......................... 133double-sided tape ..................... 133hardware ................................... 134

Index 1193

sail reinforcements ...................133sticky-back cloth ......................133tape .............................................134tools ............................................134

diving equipmentstorage ........................................ 948

Divinylcell ..........................576, 1146Dixon, Bill .................................... 446DLR ............................................... 767dock lines ............................... 56, 919

inventory .....................................56docking

design considerations .............. 631documented vessels ..................... 305dodgers ................................135, 1126

aesthetics vs. function .............136back-porch designs, photos ....141chafe patches for winch drums,photo ..........................................147contol lines, photos ..................148design, photo ............................. 135enclosure, photo ....................... 142extension, photo ....................... 161fabric ..........................................144handholds ..................................135

photos ..................146, 147, 1137hardware ....................................144hinge point, photo .................... 147Lemon Pledge ...........................146pockets, photo ...........................144pram hoods ................................ 143removable curtains ........ 138, 1137shade/rain awning extension, pho-to ................................................. 138size

photos .....................................136visibility vs. headroom ........ 138

slit for control lines, photo ......147small, photos ............................. 137Southern Florida ....................... 146square-faced, photo ................. 138stainless handrails, photo ........ 145sun/rain shade extension .........146support struts, photo ................144visibility, photos ....................... 142windows ........................... 137, 141zippers, photo ...........................138

Doeskin (fabric)cushions ...................................1027

Dole ................................................ 824galvanized holding plates ..... 1127

Domenek, Jordi ............................ 241Donaldson air silencers ............... 772doors

raised panel .............................1007dorade

box, photos ................................ 939vents .................................. 938, 956

Double Bullet, survival suits ...... 233double enders ............................... 441double-head rig .............................. 75

Intermezzo ..............................1041on sloops ......................................82on-deck view, photo ...................85

draft ....................................... 449, 468drainage

of dorade vents .........................940drawer faces, photo ................... 1008drawers ........................................ 1015

faces, photo .............................1008fore-and-aft, photos ...............1015hooks, photos ..........................1015

Dream Chaser ............................... 379chart of circumnavigation .......381seatrials, photo .......................... 380

driers (refrigeration) ....................829drifters ..............................................76drill motors ....................................887D-ring, photo ................................120drip tray, with engines/generators ...739drive pulley design .......................758drop panels .................................. 1017drug runners

check your crew ........................333dry rot .............................................612dual anchors, photo ........................54Duchess

bowsprit, photo .........................708Duckworth, Arnie ........................612duct tape ........................................134Duke of Wellington .....................365Duracel ..........................................498DuraCore .......................................612Dyform ..........................................679

wire .............................................691

EEastern Seaboard .........................378Eastman, Peter ..............................335Eaton, Gerry ....................... 518, 1113Edson .............................................533

cockpit table, photos ................149Edson 30 GPM manual pump, photo..........................................................796EDX Communications ..................29effective horsepower ...................767efficient cruising ..........................406

defining needs ...........................406design characteristics ...............426keel structure .............................455keelbolts .....................................456keels ............................................448knockdown, surviving .............417motion ........................................443offshore perspective .................407rudders .......................................458stability ......................................441steering control .........................407structural integrity ....................425

egg substitute ....................... 318, 320eggplant .........................................323e-glass ............................................573EHP ....................................... 767, 768Eisler, Wendy and Rudy ..............328Ektachrome ...................................394elasticity ........................................555electric cooking ............................977electric winches, photos ..............724electric windlass .............................49

installation ...................................50power rating ................................50spares ............................................50

electrical appliances ....................978electrical panel, photo .... 1095, 1130electrical system ...........................845

AC power ...................................887AC/DC segregation ..................846alternative energy sources .......875alternators ..................................868battery chargers ........................872battery switches ........................857charging cycle ...........................867control panel ..............................852DC ............................. 854, 857, 873external controls .......................855fuse logic ....................................854

identification of wires ............. 851isolation ..................................... 898meters ........................................ 855noise ........................................... 895prop shaft power take-off ....... 876regulators .................................. 871safety ......................................... 857separate charging shaft ........... 877simplicity .................................. 901solar panels ............................... 881towing generators .................... 875voltage ...............................847, 887wind generators ........................ 878wire ............................................ 845

Electrodynealternator .........................877, 1184photo and graph ....................... 870

Electrolube Corporationfuel filters .................................. 763lubricating oil cleaner ............. 771

electrolysis ....................................788damage, photo .......................... 608spars, avoidance of ..........659, 660

electrolytic corrosion ...................896electronic gear ..............................188

lightning .................................... 226electronic switches .......................797electronics

custom-made cabinets, photo 931navigation ................................. 986pilothouse ................................. 927shelf mounting, photos ........... 989

electropolishing ............................563Eleuthera ..........................................60

awning, photo ........................... 154e-mail .............................................205Emerald Products, photo .............239emergency medical training .......336emergency tiller

illustration ................................. 546engagement letter .......................1057engine .............................................740

aesthetics ................................... 738alternators (mounting issues) 869automatic shut-down ............... 777boosting power ......................... 742bracket attachment, photo ...... 757control locations ...................... 907

photos ..................................... 786daily charging ........................... 766detuning .................................... 741doing without ........................... 785emergency start proceedures . 762ether for starting ....................... 762exhausts ..................................... 774fasteners .................................... 739for hot water ............................. 806get-home system ...................... 780instrument protection, photo .. 786instrumentation ........................ 780insulation, illustration ............. 781loading ....................................... 758manual shut-down ................... 776metal boat electrical issues ..... 899mounts ....................................... 746

photo ...................................... 600odors .......................................... 366oil classifications ..................... 771spare parts availability ............ 742twin engine installations ......... 780two cycle or four? .................... 741

engine roomaft ............................................... 973control buttons, photo ............. 739

1194 Index

control panel, photos ...............852design and location ................1006efficiency, photo ....................... 738

engine-cooling pumpas bilge pump ............................799

engineering ........................ 547, 1057basic cruising engineering ......555brass ........................................... 565classification societies ...........1082connections ...............................557failure modes ............................552how load is developed .............547materials ....................................554minimum metal around a hole 556monel .........................................564naval bronze ..............................564scale factors ...............................547scantlings ................................... 565stainless steel ............................563structure .....................................548tension calculations ................. 555titanium ......................................564watertight bulkheads ...............567watertight doors ........................569

England ................................ 280, 402English Channel ........................... 653entertainment systems ..... 223, 1005

CD players .................................224household systems ...................224music ..........................................223speakers .....................................223tuner/amp ..................................224video ........................................... 224

Eos II, photo ............................... 1089Eos, photo ................................... 1089EPA

environmental regulations ......572EPDM gasket material ................ 624EPIRB ......... 216, 248, 249, 252, 518

mini ................................... 239, 241equalizing charge

batteries .....................................868Erickson 41

photo ............................................83reaching in the Virgin Islands,photo ..........................................426

etheremergency engine starting ......762

Euilerbuckling .....................................655formula ......................................553

Europegas pressure ...............................326

eutectics ................................ 820, 833solution ......................................813temperature ...............................821

evaporator coilair-conditioning style, photo ..824

evaporators (air conditioning)proper installation .................... 836

Evolution ....................................... 506drawing ......................................507interior layout, drawing ........... 508profile, drawing ........................508reaching, photo .........................506

Ewa underwater camera bag ...... 350exchange rate .............................. 1061exercise .......................................... 320exhaust

injection elbow, photos ........... 775line, photo ..................................774pipes, photo ...............................774stack (heater) shield, photo ..... 839to both sides, photo ..................775

tubing, photos ...........................844expansion tank, photo ........ 794, 844expansion valve ............................830

photos .........................................830use with fridge systems ...........813

Express 37 .....................................502nav area, photo ..........................985

exterior finish ...................... 585, 586extrusion ........................................655

Ffabric

damage in shipping, photos ..1033upholstery ................................1029

factors of safetyrig engineering ..........................677spar engineering .......................651steering system engineering ...525

failure modes ....................... 552, 553fans .................................................943Faraday cage .................................226Farberware ....................................315Farr 46

dinghy storage, photo ..............185watertight doors, photos ..........569

Farr 55swim step, photo .......................446

Farr, Bruce ......................... 638, 1101fast pin for cutter stay, photo ......689fasteners .........................................559

for headliners ..........................1017windows .....................................624

Fastnet ............................................251fathometers ...................................192

depth alarms ..............................192frequency ...................................192recording, photo .......................192

fatigue ............................................552Feadship ......................................1063feather money ...............................267fender boards ..................................56

illustration ...................................57fender covers, photos ....................57Fernando Noronha .......................382Ferris, Ham

towing generators .....................875ferro resonant battery charger ....873Ferror Corporation .......................586fiberglass

balancing components .............572checking a used boat ................586core thickness, illustration ......575flange, photo .............................580freshwater tanks ........................805headliners ................................1017hull-to-deck joint, detail ..........579reinforcements, illustrations ...584resale value ..............................1068RF noise .....................................895watertanks, photos ...................580

fiddle constructionphotos .......................................1010

fiddle rails ............... 963, 1004, 1010toe corners open, photo .........1011

....Fiji .129, 219, 280, 282, 287, 310,

................311, ..... 325, 385, 978, 1163Blue Lagoon ..............................287cruising after coup ....................367customs officials .......................329ill-earned notoriety ...................329Malololailai ...............................185Royal Suva Yacht Club dresscodes ...........................................310

Suva ................. 203, 278, 362, 882filters

changing, photos ...................... 763fresh water ................................ 804oil ............................................... 771watermakers ............................. 810

finger latches, photos .................1013Finland ...........................................378finned tube convection coils .......841fire

control circuits ......................... 779control systems ........................ 776extinguisher .............................. 227galley exhaust hoods ............... 943hazards in boatyards .............. 1060low voltage electrical .............. 857

Firmstep .........................................970first aid ...........................................340

kit ............................................... 387First Aid Afloat .............................335fish poisoning ...............................339fishing ............................................355

bow and arrow, photo .............. 264cigatura poisoning ................... 344cleaning fish, photos ............... 359dinghy use, photo ..................... 345fish diplomacy .......................... 261getting fish aboard ................... 357hardware ................................... 356lures ........................................... 356ringing bell ................................ 357sailfish, photo ........................... 355spearfishing .............................. 344timing ........................................ 358trading for shrimp, photo ........ 359trolling clip, photo ................... 357trolling reel, photos ................. 356wahoo, photo ............................ 261

fittings ............................................801fixed-blade sailing props .............753fixed-price agreement ...............1069flags

courtesy, photo ......................... 305etiquette ..................................... 308

flame sensors ................................778Flemish eye, photo .......................735flex couplings, photo ...................746float switches ................................797

reed switch, use of ................... 797floating ground

aluminun hulls, use with ......... 607floors (keels, structural) ..............455Florida ................................. 836, 1087

Marathon ................................... 833flour .............................. 318, 321, 322flower box, photo .......................1026flowers ...........................................322fluorescent lighting ....................1035foam upholstery ..........................1028foil shape (of fins) ........................451Folso, Kathy Taylor .....................388Fontaine Pajot 57 ..........................505footwell depth, illustration .........908forced air

heating systems ........................ 840Ford Thunderbird .........................922foreign electrical power ..............890foreign flag yachts ........................308Forespar 34, 238, 649, 651, 652, 658, ............ 664, 665, 668, 680, 696, 1141

mechanical vang .................... 1131forestay, inner .................................80Formica ..........975, 1009, 1016, 1025

Index 1195

photo ........................................1025Fort Lauderdale, Florida ............. 391Fortress aluminum anchor ............ 41Fortuna .......................................... 241Foster, Russ ............................. 91, 92foul weather gear

boots ........................................... 231color ........................................... 230fabrics ........................................ 230

gortex ......................................230features ......................................229gloves .........................................231Goretex ......................................230heated locker for ....................... 843neoprene ....................................230pants ........................................... 229Patagonia ................................... 230polyeurethane ...........................230PVC ............................................230sailing jacket ............................. 231seam construction .................... 230size .............................................. 230storage ........................................ 949thermally insulated ..................232top style ......................................229weather type ..............................229zippers ........................................ 230

Four Winds windmill, photos .... 879four-cycle diesel engines ............ 741fractional rig

configurations ...........................472illustrations ...............................639use in cruising context .............638

frame-bending equipment, photos ..590France

short-wave broadcasts .............208Franklin, Nick ................................ 60freeboard ....................................... 433free-flying reaching jib ............. 1163freezer ............................................ 358freight .......................................... 1062French Polynesia ........280, 403, 404freon receiever ............................. 830frequency propagation

fall and winter, chart ................210spring and summer, chart ........ 209

Frers 44rig proportions, photo .............. 636

Frers, German ............................. 1057fresh food, storage ....................... 320fresh water

Alaska waterfalls, photo .........370and salt water ............................368capacity ......................................805general considerations .............803pressure line, rat problems ......364pressure pump, photo .............. 794rainwater ....................................369shoreside sources .....................371tanks ........................................... 804treating water ............................371watermakers ..............................371

Friday Harbor, Washington ........ 400fridge liner, photo ........................ 815fridge system

maintenance ............................1091Friendship sloop .............................. 7FRP laminates .............................. 575fruit ................................................. 319fuel

consumption ............................. 765dirty, photo ................................ 765fill pipes, photo .........................594filtering systems, photos .........763

hose .............................................787measuring consumption ..........765system ........................................763transfer .......................................770

fuel filters ......................................763on aluminum day tank, photos 764

full fieldof alternators .............................870

full-width travelers ......................732furler control

leading aft, photos ....................715furniture

as structure .................................579ventilation ..................................943

Furuno ................197, 199, 200, 11071408 weather fax ......................218207 weatherfax .........................218LCD radar ................................1130

fuse logic .......................................854fuses, photo ...................................853

Ggaff rig

considerations ...........................646photos .........................................647

Galapagos .................. 379, 382, 1087rolly anchorages .......................444

Galatea ...........................................730hull ports, photos ......................936prop, photo ................................755

galley ..............................................971air circulation, photos ..............982counter .......................................971drawers, photos .........................982layouts, photos ..........................971odors ...........................................943safety strap, photo ....................972sink plumbing ...........................792sink, photo ...............................1128stainless sink/counter, photo .1098storage ............................. 980, 1135stowage provisions ...................949ventilation ..................................943

galley equipment ..........................315baking pans ................................316barBQ .........................................316bread pans, photo ......................315clean-up .....................................317condiment storage ....................315cookbooks .................................317cooking utensils ........................315dish and glass storage ..............315electric appliances ....................316galley knives .............................315linens ..........................................317microwave oven .......................316

cookware ................................316paper goods ...............................317serving dishes ............................317storage containers .....................315tea kettle/coffee pot ..................316

galvaniccorrosion ....................................607isolators ......................................888protection ...................................897

galvanized steelplumbing fittings, use of .........801

galvanized wire ............................679halyards ......................................735

garbage storage, photos ..............984Garden, Bill .......................... 396, 513

motorsailer, photo ....................396Garland, Phil .......................... 34, 658Garmin ...........................................200

GPS ...........................................1130

gas pressureEurope vs. U.S. ........................ 326

gas sensors .....................................779gaskets

fridge/freezer door ................... 816hatch, photo .............................. 933refrigeration, photo .........814, 816windows .................................... 624

Gates High Power II ....................760gelcell .............................................860gelcoat ............................................585

blistering ................................. 1074general delivery ............................403General Electric (Lexan) .............624generators

AC current ................................ 893genoa ................................................74

traveler ...................................... 731gensets

DC .............................................. 873metal boat electrical systems . 899

Germany ........................................280short-wave broadcasts ............ 208

GFI plugs .......................................889giardia ............................................371Gibb safety hooks .........................235

photo .......................................... 236Gibbs

Bernie interpreting pidgin English,photo .......................................... 267Carol and Bernie ...................... 267

Gibson, Dr. Colvin J. ...................342gimbals .............................................69Givens raft ............................243, 244

photo ..................................242, 243Givens, Jim ....................................243Glacier Bay 34, 818, 819, 824, 833, ...........................................834

DC compressors, photos ......... 826fridge system .......................... 1155spider coil .................................. 823

photo ...................................... 822g-loading ........................................547glow plugs

disadvantages ........................... 742Gluck, Mike ..................................105GM diesel engines ........................741GMT ...................................... 702, 704Goetz, Eric .....................................704going aloft

photos ........................................ 722using winches ........................... 724

Goit .................................................934Goldie .............................................505golf cart batteries ................. 859, 867gollywobbler .................................646gooseneck

basic types ................................. 669fittings, photos ......................... 669hydraulic vangs ........................ 695photos ........................................ 701

Goretex ..........................................230M-1000 in sailing awning ...... 162

Gori .................................................756folding prop, photo .................. 753

Gougeon, Meade and Jan ............612GPS ....196, 199, 216, 219, 249, 280, ............................................928

ease of use ................................. 199man-overboard-button ............ 199MOB button .............................. 239

Graham screw, photo ...................684Gran Baie, Mauritius ...................518granola ...........................................319

1196 Index

Grant, Gray and Olga .................. 303grassy bootstripe, photo .............. 614gravity storm ................................ 650gray water ..................................... 793

plumbing ................................... 792Great Lakes ................................. 1087green beans ................................... 323green yuckies ................................ 864gridding

drawing ......................................451grills

air conditioning, photo ............837grinders .......................................... 887Grinnaker ...................................... 498ground fault interrupters

AC electrical sytems, use with 890ground tackle ................................ 393grounding

scantlings required ...................565Grunert .......................................... 824Guam ............................................. 226

hurricane holes .........................449Guatemala ................................... 1019guest cabins .................................. 963Guinea ........................................... 334Gulf of Maine ...................... 384, 386Gulf Stream ................................ 1063

testing life rafts .........................243Guthrie, Dan ................................. 355Gypsy Moth ................................ 1066

HHaiti ............................................... 381Halberg Rassey 42 ....................... 400Halberg Rassey 46 ....................... 400Halberg Rassey Monsoon .......... 398Hall Rigging .......................... 34, 658Hall Spars ............ 503, 696, 702, 704Halon ............................................. 227

fire extinguishers ........... 776, 1043halyards ................................ 390, 734

atttachment bales, pulpit .........915galvanized .................................735internal chafe ............................736photos .......................................1088properties, tables ......................734reaving .......................................736rope .............................................735rope-to-wire splice, photo .......735

Ham Ferris towing generator ... 1128photo ..........................................875

ham radio . 201, 202, 204, 275, 1095e-mail .........................................205license ........................................ 203medical assistance ........... 202, 341nets .............................................213phone patches ...........................203provisioning advice ................. 202school ......................................... 211

Hamm, Will .................34, 726, 1131hand-operated watermaker

PUR Survivor ...........................249Recovery Engineering, photo 249

handrails ...................................... 1004bridge deck protection .............905companionway, photo .............905dodger bows, photo ..................145dodgers ......................................135edge of pilothouse, photo ........ 926on hard tops ...............................922photos .........................................940working on deck ....................... 912

Hanel, Bob .................................... 233

hanging lockers ............................964hardtop

full standing headroom ............923short, photo ................................922

Harken .......... 87, 658, 685, 723, 730roller furler, photo ......................72

Harken, Olaf .................................127harnesses .......................................235

built into float coat ...................235Gibb safety hooks .....................235

HarrillAnne ................... 1018, 1019, 1037Phil .......................... 34, 1018, 1037

Harrill House Design ................. 1018Hass ....................................... 926, 934Hassalblad camera .......................349Hassler, Blondie .................... 61, 647Hast, Charlie .................................289hatches ...........................................580

base welded to coamings .........603brace, photo .............................1129breakwater, drawing ................941close automatically, photo ......934protecting from knockdown, pho-tos ..............................................1134sliding .........................................911spray shield, photo ...................169timber, photo .............................933

hats .................................................387Hatteras, Cape ..............................632haul-out grid, photo .....................277Hawaii ..............179, 219, 1087, 1093

Hanalei .......................................272Kauai

charter business, photo ........393get-together, photo ................297market, photo .........................326

pet regulations ...........................309rolly anchorages .......................444

Hawley, Chuck ...............................34hazardous materials

paint ............................................617Hazen, George ..............................220

VPP, use of .................................645headboard attachment .......... 92, 126

photo ..................................126, 660headliners ....................................1016

removable panels, photos ......1016heads ..............................................990

compact, photo .........................990day heads ...................................991how many? ................................991Lavac style ...............................1100layout, photos ............................992sink location, photo ..................991sinks ............................................792ventilation ..................................943

headsails ..........................................74boomed ........................................83deck clearance .............................73full-length battens ......................85issues ............................................71reefable, photo ............................74reefing ..........................................74wind speed, range .......................73working ........................................72

headstayroller furling ..............................714tang, photo .................................595twin .............................................686twin with cutter rig ...................637

Health Care Abroad (insurance) 342Heart Interface ............................ 1119Heart of Edna

loss on reef .................................613

Heart of Goldaggressive rig, drawing ........... 504cockpit layout, photo ............... 505forward stateroom, photo ....... 955hull shape, drawing ................. 502keel, photos ............................... 503layout ......................................... 504nav area, photo ......................... 988reaching with spinnaker, photos ..503saloon, photos .......................... 994

heat exchanger ..............................807fridge system, use with ........... 813refrigeration, capacity required ...828

heat loadpilot house considerations ...... 928

heat shrink tubingsealing electric terminals ........ 851

heaterair circulation, photo ............... 838dangerous exhaust stack ......... 839electrical consumption ............ 844exhaust approaches, photos ... 842forced air ................................... 840hot air ......................................... 840hot water .................................... 840installation considerations ..... 842plumbing ................................... 843safety considerations ............... 838

heavy weatherbow sections ............................. 374large yachts ............................... 374rig considerations .................... 632steering system ......................... 374

Heavy Weather Sailing ................519helm chairs ....................................910

photos ........................................ 910helm station

grease-pencil noteboard ......... 906hepatitis ..........................................338Hepworths .....................................268Herreshoff Yachtsman’s anchor ...42Herreshoff, L. Francis .................512Herreshoffs ....................................461Heyerdahl, Thor ...........................261Hicok, Roy ....................................515high pressure cut-out (refrigeration) 830high pressure laminates (HPL) 1025Highfield ........................................689Hinckley

Bermuda 40 .............................. 453Hinckley Sou’wester 51

sail loads, drawing ................... 122Hinckley, Henry .........................1067hinged fiddle, illustration ............947hinges ...........................................1013Hio Avae, photo ..........................1123Hlavety, Jay ............................ 34, 530HLI, Inc ............................................34Hokulea ..........................................518holding plates ................................820

built-in ....................................... 822capacity ..................................... 823Dole Company ......................... 824dual circuiting .......................... 828Glacier Bay ............................... 824Grunert ...................................... 824how they work .......................... 820location ...................................... 822plumbing ................................... 822Sea Air Land Technologies .... 824testing ........................................ 824

holding tanks .................................791

Index 1197

Hollman, Eva .............................. 1089Holmes, Tracy .............................. 716honey ............................................. 318honeycomb core ........................... 577Honiara mail boat ........................ 269

photo ..........................................270Hood 62 ......................................... 402Hoover washing machine ...311, 313Horizon .......................................... 289horizontal (interior) surfaces

treatment ..................................1034horsepower data, charts ..... 767, 768horsepower ratings ...................... 741hose

propane system .........................812hot air circulation (heating systems) 839hot chocolate powder .................. 319hot water ........................................ 806

capability ................................... 901circulation systems ..................808plumbing operating temperature .787safety ..........................................807

HPL .............................................. 1025huevos rancheros ......................... 389HuKaMakani ........................... 7, 515

carbon monoxide ......................779hull

balance .......................................467coolers (fridge compressor) ...828finish ........................................1064materials ....................................547paint schemes ............................620penetration ................................ 788ports, photos ..............................936shape ..........................................463shape comparisons, diagram ..428side exhausts ............................. 775stripes .........................................621thickness, checking ................1065to-deck joints ............................578traditional hull, photo .............. 410windows ....................................580zincs, photos ............................. 608

hull-to-deck joint, photo ........... 1088humidity ........................................ 366Hundestadt ............... 754, 1145, 1167

photos and drawings ................755variable pitch prop .......... 754, 876

Hunter’s Child .............................. 489keel photos ................................ 454shroud terminal failure ............701

hurricane holesdraft, effect on gaining entrance to......................................................449

Hurth mechanical transmissioncutaway drawing ......................744

Hyde feather prop ........................ 754hydraulic ....................................... 695

backstay controls ......................695constant speed systems ........... 784engineer’s dream (or nightmare),photo ..........................................783fluid ............................................538Hynautics cylinders, photos ...786leaks ........................................... 539power transmission ..................782rig controls .............. 693, 695, 696steering ............................. 537, 904systems logic ............................. 903tensioned cutter stay, photos ..689transmissions ............................744vangs ..........................................671

Hydrocap ....................................... 865

hydrogen ........................................867gas from batteries .....................857

hydrogen sulfide ..........................864hydrometer ....................................858Hynautics

hydraulic shifting systems ......786K-2 cylinder, photo ..................541K-3 cylinders .............................538

Iimmersion suits ............................233immigration ..................................307IMS ...................................... 507, 1039incandescent lighting ................1036inclining test, diagram .................681Indian Ocean ... 381, 385, 932, 1089, 1103

birthday party ............................320Indonesia

Bali .............................................385customs ...................................306dirty fuel .................................765

Denpassar ..................................327fruit .............................................323Jakarta, security problems ......331local officials .............................329resistant malaria ........................338

inflatables ......................................180bottom shape, photos ...............181canoe, photo ..............................182features .......................................181floorboards ................................180Nouvarania, photo ...........181, 182RIB, photo .................................182sixty-dollar special, photo .......182sport boats ..................................180towing ........................................181V-bottom ....................................180Zodiac ........................................181

Ingrid ............................................1089injection systems ..........................741Inland Waterway

shallow cruising grounds ........449inlays, photos .............................. 1011in-line transmission configurations 745Innismara ............................ 513, 1102

sailing to weather, photo .........513insecticide .....................................319insulation

engine room ...............................781fiberglass, use around galley stove......................................................975foam thickness (refrigeration) 817of steel ........................................612refrigeration ..............................817water heating .............................806

insurance ..................................... 1063accident or illness .....................342

integral tanks ................................579integration of systems .................900interior design ...............................944

cabin soles ...............................1034cabinetwork .............................1007companionways ......................1003coordination ............................1019decor .........................................1018engine space ............................1006entertainment centers .............1005galley ..........................................971handrails ..................................1004headliners ................................1016heads ...........................................990lighting .....................................1035

navigatorium ............................ 985saloons ....................................... 993storage ....................................... 946upholstery ............................... 1028

interior lights .................................280Interlude .........................................956

bow thruster .............................. 785forward-facing power shaft, photo..................................................... 877pilothouse proportions, photo 927

Interlux ...........................................616Intermezzo . 28, 31, 40, 52, 513, 541

Aghulas current gale, use of radar 193aground in San Diego .............. 177anchor drip strip, photo ............. 42anchor loads ................................ 47anchor size .................................. 43anchor stowage, photo .............. 41autopilot ...................................... 69awning combinations .............. 370Bali visit .................................... 327bilge brew ................................. 366bug screen system .................... 360Cedros Island gale ................... 516Christmas Island passage ....... 288circumnavigation ..................... 382clearing into Papeete ............... 307cockpit ....................................... 911cockpit concerts ....................... 264Cocos Keeling passage ........... 289companionway, photo ............. 910control panel, photo ................. 852CQR anchor ................................ 40crew size decision .................... 372dipole antenna .......................... 208displacement-length ratio ....... 428dodger, photo ............................ 136double bunk .............................. 954draft, effects of 7’2" ................ 449emergency tiller ....................... 545engine horsepower use ........... 740engine-driven bilge pump ........ 52Fatu Hiva passage .................... 261Fiji passage ............................... 282fin keel ....................................... 449folding prop .............................. 753fresh water capacity ................ 368fridge capacity .......................... 818fridge system ............................ 814galley equipment ..................... 315galley, photo ............................. 975general comments .................. 1040hanging locker, photo .............. 946head ............................................ 990head to pantry conversion ...... 991headliner ................................. 1016headstays, photos ..................... 686hot saltwater plumbing system ....369hull shape, photos .................... 430hull stripe, photos .................... 622inside-opening ports, photos .. 935internal ballast and groundings ...453inverter, early model ............... 891jacketed exhaust ....................... 775ketch rig, change of ................. 645knockdown risks ...................... 938Knysna Lagoon, running the bar .364leaving Christmas Island, photo ..103life raft ....................................... 242Lom Lom passage ................... 267low freeboard ........................... 445

1198 Index

Marquesas passage ..................102Martec prop ...............................753New Caledonia passage ..........285overheated engine .................... 777Pango Pango passage .............. 203passage across Indian Ocean 1089passage from Cocos Keeling toRodrigues ..................................932photo ............................................35polynesian picnic .....................262portable Halon extinguisher, photo......................................................776provisioning for Cape Town-to-West Indies voyage ..................321purchase .......................................37range under power ...................766reacher .........................................76reaching in Torres Straits ........ 430removable weather cloth .........150removing visual obstructions 1022rig ................................................645sail area/wetted-surface ratio .429sail inventory ..............................72sailing awning ...........................158Santa Cruz Island stay .............265self-steering systems ...............375ship’s document ........................307South Africa stay ......................385spinnaker design ....................... 104spinnaker knockdown .............420spinnaker poles ................ 705, 706spinnaker, photo .............. 103, 104standing rigging, maintenance 682steering ......................................541storm cover, photo ...................174storm shutters ............................258strobe light .................................256Takaroa passage ....................... 262top-loading fridge .................... 815transmission problems ............785twin v-berths, photos ...............954Ureparapara passage ................193vane steerer .................................58ventilation at sea ....................... 932VHF ............................................201Viking anchor .............................46washing maching installation 311water consumption ...................805weather cloth, photos ...............150

Intermezzo II ......................... 31, 494air conditioning ............... 835, 902autopilot .......................................69Bruce anchor ...............................48charging prop in trades ............877charging shaft, photos .............877cockpit layout, photos .............904Costa Rica, entering harbor ....355crash with another boat, photo 566crew size factors ....................... 372cruise generator system (AC) .894curtains (or lack thereof) .......1027cutter rig .....................................645displacement ............................. 477dodger

design logic ...........................137photo .......................................135removable back curtains, photo 138windows .................................142

double head rig ...........................75draining galley sink ................. 792dual vs. single engine installation 780engine size logic ....................... 740Fort Lauderdale passage .........334

framing .......................................591fresh water capacity .................369fridge system .............................814fridge volume ............................819full-width traveler, photo ........732galley layout, photos ................973general comments ..................1102genset backup system ..............873ground tackle ...............................42interior layout ..........................1104jammer layout, photo ...............728joinerwork, photo ...................1009mechanical vang, photo ...........671performance instruments ........188photo ....................................36, 465pirate encounter ........................334powering range .........................468range under power ....................766sailing awning ...........................158saloon table, photos ..................995self-steering systems ................375

separate prop shaft charging sys-tem ..............................................877spinnaker knockdown ..............420steering .......................................541stern anchor .................................46swim platform ...........................239trolling ........................................355twin headstays, photo ..............686V-drive .......................................745washing machine installation .312wheel, photo ..............................524winches ......................................727working jib, size .........................73

internal jammers ..........................670Internal Revenue Service ............405International Association for Medi-cal Assistance to Travelers (IAMIT) 342International Measurement System(IMS) .............................................438International Medical Guide forShips ..............................................335International Paint .......................616International Red Hand .............1216International SOS ........................342internet ...........................................330inverters ................................ 891, 901

installation .................................892use aboard Sundeer ................1120

investmenttreating your yacht as .............1038

IOR ...................................... 438, 1039safety margins of rigs ...............131

Islander ..........................................375trim tabs, photo ...........................62use of trim tab ..............................61

isocyanurate foams ......................834isolation transformers .................889Isuzu diesel .................................1043Italiano, Jim ..................................127

JJ/35

water ballast ..............................627J/Boats ...........................................710J/boats

asymmetrical running chute, photo......................................................110

Jabscodamage control pumps ............798pump .........................................1043rubber impeller pump, photo ..798

Jacaranda .......................................392jacketed exhaust ...........................775jackstay

drawing ..................................... 236tether hook, photo .................... 236

jacuzzi ............................................803jam ......................................... 319, 321Jamaica ........................................1087James, Tim .................... 34, 426, 820jammer

diverter, photo .......................... 728handles, photos ........................ 670photos ...................................... 1088spinlock, photos ....................... 728

Jarvis, Greg ...................................120Jello ................................................319jelly .................................................319Jensen, Jack .................................1094jerky ................................................321

jerry jugson-deck storage, photo ............ 920

jibhalyard chafe guard, photo ..... 658track bases, photo .................... 601

jib hanks .........................................124piston ......................................... 124vs. roller-furling ......................... 72Winchard ................................... 124

Joan D III .......................................396chart desk, photo ...................... 397forward cabin, photo ............... 397pilothouse, photos ................... 397

JohnsonFrank .........................................1113Herb ........................................... 247Rusty, Lorraine and Kahlil ..... 453Swede ............................1041, 1046

Johnson Touch Latches .............1014joinerwork, photos .....................1009Jones Act .......................................388Joy dishwashing detergent ..........319Joy of Cooking ..............................317juice ................................................319junk rig

considerations .......................... 647photos ........................................ 647

Kkauri ..............................................1008Kava root .......................................367kayaks ............................................183

photo .......................................... 178kedging

dinghy use ................................. 177using winches ........................... 724

keelbolts .........................................456attachment to ballast ............... 457bedding v. bonding .................. 457installation ................................ 457layout ......................................... 456materials .................................... 457salvage thoughts ...................... 458

keels ................................................509ABS rule .................................... 455and rig interaction, diagrams . 633angle of attack .......................... 448appendages ............................... 453area ............................................. 451area required ............................. 451aspect ratio ................................ 451ballast ................................449, 452boat speed, effect ..................... 448boatspeed .................................. 448

Index 1199

bulbed fin, photo ......................453casing, photos ...........................497centerboards ..............................453design .........................................468draft ............................................449

in soft mud ............................. 450drainage .....................................456end, heavy construction, illustra-tion .............................................. 583fiberglass issues ........................456fin, drawing ...............................448floors, drawing .........................455foil shape ................................... 451full keel ......................................454grounding loads ........................452keelbolts ....................................456lift ...............................................448Scheel keels ...............................453structure ............................ 452, 455sump .................................. 449, 455tandem keels ............................. 454tanks ........................................... 452Vacanti .......................................451welding on to hull, photos .......597

keeping in touchphone cards ...............................404satellite phone booth, photo ...302

keeping watch .............................. 925Kenwood ham radio .................. 1130kerosene

stoves .........................................976Kerwin, Jake ................................. 220ketch

basic rig considerations .. 472, 641Locura ........................................ 389mizzen engineering ..................677size of yacht ..............................645

Kevlar ............................................ 573hydraulic hose ...........................695

Kewish, Dean ................................. 39Kialoa III, split rig ....................... 641King, Bruce ................................... 426kit-boat package, photo .............. 521klegecell ........................................ 576kness, photo .................................. 582knobs, photos .............................. 1013knockdown

absorbing wave impact ........... 417dorade considerations .............. 938limit of positive stability .........421offset companionway hatches,problems with ........................... 911polar moments .......................... 421righting moment ....................... 417skid factor ..................................418S. Atlantic, Intermezzo II .... 1111watertight integrity ..................423wind-induced ............................417

Kodachrome film ................ 351, 394Kozloff Enterprises ............ 573, 575Kozloff, Alex .................................. 34Kubota .................................874, 1184kumera ........................................... 323

LLadd, Robb ................................... 581Lady Kathryn

galley storage, photos .............. 980race against Beowulf ...............719seats, photos ..............................995swim step, photo ....................... 446

Laila N ......................................... 1086homemade turnbuckles .........1087

laminar flow (foil shapes) .......... 451

laminate sections, drawings .......584lamps

kerosene, heating interior ........839Lamto, Etienne .............................292Lapworth, Bill ................... 431, 1094LASDROP

packing glands ..........................749with shaft charging systems ....877

Latitude 38 ......................................34laundry

hand wringer, photos ...............312Hoover small washing machine ...313laundromats ...............................311Maytag twin tub washing machine......................................................312old-fashioned, photo ................311on long passages, photos .........312scrubbing in a bucket ...............313supplies ......................................313washing machines, photos ......313

lava lava .........................................310Lavac style head ......................... 1100

photo ...........................................790Lavaranos, Angelo ..494, 1057, 1103

Beluga ........................................495keel design .................................494lifting keel ..................................495prismatic and heel ....................495twin rudders ...............................495water ballast ..............................495

lay shafts ........................................759layout

model, photo .............................589traditional cruiser/racer, illustra-tion ............................................1125

lazaret .............................................943lazyjacks ..........................................93

on Sundeer ...................................94lead .................................................782

poured into keel cavity, photo 598lead sulfate ....................................860

in batteries .................................858leaks

suction side ................................803LED (light emitting diodes) .......900

propane solenoid warning light ....812signals ........................................853

leechclearing backstay, photo ............98construction ...............................120line ................................................95wire ...............................................95

leecloths, photos ...........................954legal issues ....................................386Legos ..............................................288

photo ...........................................283Leisure Furl system, photos .......720lemon juice (bottled) ...................319Lemon Pledge ...............................146length scaling ................................548Lestec alternators .........................870letter of credit ..............................1063lettuce, long term storage ............320levers, photos ................................689Lewmar ....... 503, 658, 724, 730, 731

blocks, photos ...........................729Wave Grip jammers, photos ...728winches, photo ..........................723

Lexan 603, 623, 926, 934, 935, 1134window, photo ..........................580

Liberia ............................................334lichee nuts .....................................323

Lidgard, Jim ....................................88life jackets .....................................236

inflatable ................................... 237life raft ............................................242

abandon-ship bag ..................... 249boarding, adverse conditions . 246cannister cover ......................... 244double tube, photo ................... 250EPIRB ....................................... 248flares .......................................... 248Givens, photo ...................242, 243handling on deck ...................... 244hard dinghy ............................... 246on-deck storage ........................ 920provisions ................................. 244radio gear .................................. 247rapid deployment ..................... 245service ....................................... 243smoke and die markers ........... 248stay aboard! .............................. 247storage, photos ......................... 245Switlik ....................................... 243

photos .............................243, 246Tinker inflatable, photo .......... 247unballasted, photo ...........242, 250Viking, photo ............................ 242water ballast systems .............. 242Zodiac ........................................ 245

lifeboatconversion to cruising ............. 406

lifelinesair vent in stanchion, photo .... 770caution with .............................. 916end fittings ................................ 916gates and openings .................. 915gates, photos ............................. 915heavy-duty stanchions, photos ....1088height, diagram ........................ 914laced, photo .............................. 917reinforcing, photos ................ 1134stanchion socket, photos ......... 602wire attachment ........................ 916

Lifesling .........................................240photos ........................................ 241

lift pumps, for diesel fuel ............764Liggett

Al ............................... 558, 564, 682Solomon Islands drum, photo ........................................269webbed feet, photo ............... 343

Al and Beth .......................226, 276photo ...................................... 286

light airssheets ......................................... 736

lightningbonding system ........................ 225cone of protection .................... 226electronics ................................. 226Faraday cage ............................. 226grounding plate ........................ 225hit ............................................... 226masthead dissipaters ............... 226metal .......................................... 226Ozarks ....................................... 225plumbing considerations ........ 788protection .................................. 224

lights .................................... 901, 1035ambiance, photo ..................... 1037fluorescent .............................. 1035halogen spotlight, photo ......... 912halogen, photo ........................ 1037incandescent ........................... 1036lack of ambience, photo ........ 1036masthead tricolor ..................... 256pilothouse ................................. 929

1200 Index

propane solenoid LED ............812quartz halogen ........................1036running lights ............................257running lights, photos .............. 921running, photo .......................... 917spots, photo .............................1037strobe lights ...............................256tube lighting ............................1036warning (propane solenoid) ...812watchstanding .........................1037white light ..................................256

limit of positive stability ............. 422cut-off numbers ........................423

Linde, Oscar ................................... 34Lindstrom, Johnny ....................... 191line boaring ................................... 528linear polyurethane ............. 585, 615linens .............................................. 314link plates, photos ........................ 690liquor .............................................. 319Little Wonder watermaker ........ 810Lloyds ............................... 1073, 1082

Bureau of Shipping ................1065load path ........................................ 551Lochner, Doug ............................... 34lock rotor starting loads .............. 837lockers ................. 955, 956, 978, 981

drying .........................................808ventilation ...............................1012

lockwashers, use of ..................... 739Loctite ............................................ 739Locura

aft cockpit, photos .................... 905bow wave, photos .....................466dodger, photo ............................136ketch rig .....................................472main/mizzen proportions ........ 642photo ..........................................389rig logic ......................................390rod rigging .................................692saloon, photo ............................. 994size issues ..................................388swim step, photo ....................... 446upwind efficiency .................... 645wheel, photo ..............................542

Long Beach VHF range .............. 201Long Island Sound 7, 406, 653, 1063Long, Ah Kee ............................... 291Longfellow, Henry Wadsworth ..... 8long-range position fixing .......... 199loose-leaf binder

organizing manuals ................ 1136Loran ..................................... 199, 846Los Angeles, California ...... 388, 389Loutrel, Steve ............................... 692lower shrouds ..............688, 689, 698Loyalty Islands

cleaning sea bass, photo ..........359LPU ....................................... 585, 615Luhrs, Warren ...................... 489, 626Luke Propellers ............................ 754Luke, Paul ............................ 754, 940

vent cowls ..................................938Lush, Tony .................................... 627

MM16 ................................................ 332MacDonald

Bruce and Liz ............................289Jeff .............................................. 282

macerator pumpgalley sink, use with ................792

MacGregor 65

VPP .............................................223Madagascar .................................1089Magellan

GPS .............................................216Magic Markers .............................305Magma barBQ ..............................316Magnavox Sat Nav, photo ........ 1095mahi ....................................... 355, 358Mahina ...........................................398Mahina Productions ....................400Mahina Tiare .................................398Mahina Tiare II .............................399Mahina Tiare III, photo ...............400mail .................................................403main saloon

folding table, photo ................1099table, photo ..............................1044

main sheet attachmentdetails, photos ...........................675

main traveler .................................731Maine

Bass Harbor ...............................382mainsail ...........................................86

attachment to mast .....................86boom height ...............................102chafing, photo ...........................102hollow-leech ...............................86loose-footed ................................86maximum roach, illustrations .101reefing ........................................102slides ...........................................125tracks ..........................................659zipper on cover, photo .............173

maintenancedodger fabric and windows .....146larger yachts ..............................374refrigeration system .................833

Makaretu .......................................202making money

chartering ...................................392cruising kitty .............................395cruising sailmakers, photos ....392deliveries ...................................392earning as you go ......................391professional fisherman, photo 391self-publishing ..........................394trading ........................................395transferring funds .....................403working ashore .........................391writing ........................................394

Makita portable drill battery charger 892malaria ...........................................342

resistant strain ...........................338Mallorca ........................................391Mamba mechanical steering system,drawing ..........................................539man overboard ..............................237

alarm, photo ..............................239avoiding problems ....................240buttons ........................................239electronic position finders ......239Forespar launcher, photo .........238getting back aboard ..................239heaving lines .............................240

photo .......................................240in Southern Ocean ....................241Lifesling .....................................240locating system .........................237modules ......................................238recovery with dinghy, photo ...234SE Ventures ...............................239sea anchor ..................................238speed of deployment ................237Steiner throwable module .......239

Survival Tech MOM, photo ... 238traditional system, photo ........ 238typical rigging, photo .............. 238windage and drift ..................... 237

Manana Net .......................... 341, 342mango ....................................323, 325manual pumps ...............................796manufacturers’ factors of safety 555Marco Polo ....................................512Marellon valves ............................600margarine .......................................319Marguard .......................................934Marina del Rey ...................... 32, 791Marina Palmyra ..........................1086Marine Air .....................................833

rotary air conditioning compres-sors ............................................. 835

Marine Air/Grunert .... 817, 825, 827Marine Flower, photo ..................111Mariner hank-on roller-furling head-stay ................................................1132marinization details (of diesel en-gines) ..............................................742Maritime Mobile & Seafarers Net ...341marketing, foreign ........................322

availability ................................ 323betel nut salesman, photo ....... 323billum bags ............................... 323cleaning procedures ................ 326collapsible cart, photo ............. 322cooking gas ............................... 326local markets ............................ 322Mauritius market, photo ......... 324pricing ....................................... 323salami in Antigua, photo ........ 324supermarket .............................. 322Vanuato flowers, photo ........... 322

marlin .............................................358Marquesas Islands .....102, 280, 293, ...............................323, 325, 403, 1087

air conditioning ........................ 835Atuona ....................................... 339engine time required for refrigera-tion ............................................. 814Fatu Hiva ................................... 261

fresh water from shore ........ 371photo ...................................... 460

Hiva Oa ..................................... 504knockdown ............................... 103landfall ...................................... 299no-nos ........................................ 360Nuka Hiva ......103, 199, 307, 504, .......................................1156

staph infection ...................... 339Taeiohai Baie ......................60, 372Ua Pou ....................................... 504

Marriott ........................ 284, 287, 293Carol, photo .............................. 267Cherie and Deanne ..........285, 287family ........................................ 202

Martecfolding props, impact on perfor-mance ........................................ 753

Martin, Roger ................................498deck layout ................................ 500hull-design philosophy ........... 498interior layout ........................... 499keel shape .................................. 499rig ............................................... 499

Martinez Yacht Club ....................388Marvin, Rick .......................393, 1093

Mason .............................................963

Index 1201

Mason 44pram hood, photo .....................143

Mason, Al ...................................... 996Massachusetts Institute of Technolo-gy .................................................... 220mast

(area around), heavy construction,illustration .................................583boot .............................................667

sun shield, photos ................. 668collars, photos ...........................666compression load .....................651extrusion ....................................653

drawings .................................654mast bars ....................................... 918mast bend

effect on sail shape, drawing ..698mast tangs ................................... 1057MasterCard ................................... 403masthead

crane, photo ...............................657photos .........................................657sheaves .............................. 658, 659

masthead colorHio Avae, photo ...................... 1123

masthead crane ............................. 697masthead fly ............................... 1129masthead light .............................. 280masthead tricolor ......................... 256mat .................................................. 572Matthews, Chuck ......................... 907mattress construction, photos .... 969Mauritius .. 325, 381, 382, 386, 1089

Gran Baie .................................1089Port Louis ................ 324, 375, 382

Maxi Prop ..................................... 753photo ................................. 752, 754shaft generating systems, use with 876

maximum roach ............................. 95batten considerations .................99Sundeer 64 .................................100tacking and jibing .......................99weather helm ............................. 100

Maxwell electric windlass ........ 1130Maxwell/Nilson

chain stopper, photo ...................49windlass, photo ...........................52

Mayachain stopper, photo ...................49galley layout, photos ................973joinerwork, photo ...................1009pilothouse, photos .................... 928twin anchor installation, photo 43

mayonnaise ................................... 319Maytag washing machine ........... 312McCulloch brushless alternator ......1046McDonald’s hamburgers .............. 35McKay, Donald ................... 461, 513Me Pouira ...................................... 264meat hooks

illustrations ...............................536mechanical transmissions .......... 744Medical Advisory Systems, Inc. 341medical issues

availability of services ............339check-ups ..................................337chlorine bleach .........................339common problems ...................339constipation ...............................339cruising doctors ........................340customs requirements .............. 336discounts ....................................336

First Aid Afloat .........................335ham radio ...................................335inoculations ...............................337International Medical Guide forShips ...........................................335keeping open wound dry, photo ...341malaria .......................................338medical kit .................................335Neosporin ..................................339physical fitness .........................340Port Moresby hospital stay .....339preparation ................................335seasickness ................................340Ships’ Medicine Chest ............335skin fungus ................................339Solomon Islands clinic, photo 335specialized medicines ..............335training .......................................336trauma kit, photo .......................336tropical heat ...............................337vaccination, photo ....................337wounds .......................................335

Medic-Alert Foundation .............340Mediterranean ............................ 1064MEK ...............................................133Melanesia .................... 338, 386, 395Menninger, Bill ............................127Mercury outboard ........................348mercury switches .........................797Merit 25 .........................................388messages, urgent ..........................403metals

basic values, chart ....................556methylated spirits/water plate solu-tion

vs. Super Juice, graph ..............821Metzner, Bob .............................. 1124Mexico ...... 30, 307, 336, 1029, 1133

Acapulco, availability of diesel ...740Baja California .................396, 881

passage ...................................388Cabo San Lucas ...... 388, 401, 923

clearing in ..............................328carrying guns .............................307Cedros Island, northeasterly gales 516Ensenada Race ..........................516Espiritu Santo ........ 231, 396, 1101

photo .......................................377La Paz ..................... 231, 396, 1086Puerto Escondido .....................396Puerto Vallarta, local market ..323rolly anchorages .......................444Sea of Cortez ........231, 389, 1086, ...............................1087, ..........1101trading shrimp for fresh water 359

Michigan ........................................... 7Mickey Mouse

plumbing systems .....................801microprocessors (in battery charg-ers) ..................................................873Microsoft Word ............................395microwave oven ......... 316, 887, 978mildewcide ....................................366milk, long-life ...............................318Millenium Falcon

at anchor, photo ........................512drawings ....................................511during construction, photos ....512

MillerLisa, photo .................................542Randy .........................................389Tom and Lisa ....................388, 389

mini 14 ...........................................332mint sauce ......................................319mirrors ...................... 956, 1022, 1023

photos ...................................... 1023miscellaneous canvas work ........172

bags for halyard and sheet tails,photo .......................................... 173boots, photo .............................. 172catch-all, photo ........................ 172companionway door, photo .... 172mainsail cover, photo .............. 173

Mississippi River .......................1087Mistral

anchor recovery ......................... 50companionway screen, photo 934fridge, photo ............................. 813fridge/freezer, photo .............. 1099general comments .................. 1096storm cover, photo ................... 175under sail, photo ..................... 1096washing machine, photo ......... 313

Mitsubishi Manufacturingplastic mirrors ........................ 1024

mixer ..............................................978mizzen ................................... 390, 643mizzen asymmetrical chute

Marine Flower, photo ...............111mizzen headsails .......................... 111MOB

strobe lights .............................. 238modulus of elasticity ....................554Moesly

Carl and Jean ............................ 453Sue and Don ............................. 151

Mohr, Anthony J. ...........................34moisture proofing

electric wire terminals ............ 851Molitor, Jeanne .............................231molybdenum disulfide ................684moment arms ................................552money

cruising sailmakers, photos .... 392Monitor wind vane .......................501

photo ............................................ 58Moonshadow

spinnaker, photo ....................... 105Moore, Dr. Emory and Dee Dee 337Moorings charter company .........280Morelli Sails ....................... 128, 1132Morelli, Tony ..................... 128, 1132Morgan Out Island 41

knockdown, photos ................. 417Morse cables .................................786MOSFET inverters ......................891motion

and load ..................................... 547at anchor .................................... 444downwind ................................. 443reaching ..................................... 443spring effect .............................. 444upwind ....................................... 443

Mouligne, Patrick ...........................34MP Pumps

self-priming centrifugal pumps ............................................798

Mrs. Dash ......................................318muffins ...........................................320mufflers ..........................................775Mull, Gary ........................ 1057, 1124multihulls .......................................515

actuarial statistics .................... 518Admiral 47 ................................ 521advantages ................................ 519

1202 Index

capsize preparations ................520catamarans

flipped, photos ......................517Conser 47 ................................... 520costs to build ............................. 519cruising-design criteria ........... 519in heavy weather ......................519performance ..............................519they don’t sink .......................... 518trimarans ....................................523

mung bean sprouts ....................... 319Murphy gauges ............................ 777music ..................................... 223, 901

Beowulf gig ...............................271CD players .................................224maracas ......................................271Martin guitar, photo ................. 271musical instruments ................. 271speakers .....................................223storage, photos .......................... 949tambourine ................................ 271tuner/amp ..................................224wooden spoons and sauce pans .............................................271

Mustang ......................................... 232mustard ................................. 319, 321Mylar .................................... 781, 782

capacitor ..................................1035

NNACA foil .................................... 596Naiad

photo ................................. 426, 460Nalepka, James ............................ 520Nanni diesel .................................. 902napkins .......................................... 319Naranjo

family photo ................................83Ralph ..................34, 247, 336, 881

Narragansett Bay ......................... 489National Magnetic Sensors

float switches ............................797Nationwide/Worldwide EmergencyAmbulance Return (NEAR) ...... 342naval architects .......................... 1055

compensation ..........................1057navigation

celestial tables/almanac ..........281charts ..........................................281cruising guides .......................... 281electronics .................................928eyes .............................................281materials ....................................281storing materials ....................... 950

navigatorium ................................ 985Navik vane, photo .......................... 60Navtec ........684, 690, 691, 694, 1116

Hydraulics .................................694Nitronic 50 ................................ 690

rod properties, chart .............680wire and rod rigging .............679

Navtrek .......................................... 218Neal, John ..................................... 398Ned Kelly ...................................... 519negligence ..................................... 387neoprene .......................230, 233, 624

hot water pipe insulation .........808rubber mast boot, photo ..........668

Neosporin ...................................... 339Neptune ......................................... 200Neri, Dan ....... 34, 77, 115, 118, 132, 1131, ...................................1132, 1153Never Seize ................................... 739New Caledonia ... 325, 382, 385, 878

Noumea, local markets ............322New England ................................836New Hebrides ...............................339New Orleans ............................... 1087New York-to-San Francisco clipper-ship record .....................................489New Zealand ..... 129, 200, 280, 306, 311, ....325, 385, 386, 527, 653, 801, 810, ..821, 839, 879, 935, 964, 1008, 1032, ...1033, 1096, 1163, 1164, 1166

Auckland ............... 280, 513, 1126Auckland/Waiheke ferry .........303Bay of Islands ..................183, 219

apple orchard .........................320customs ......................................306finding work ..............................392garden vegetables, photo .........304Greenhithe ...............................1100Greenhithe Creek ...................1096Haurakae Gulf .............................41pet regulations ...........................309small pox ....................................338Waiheke Island ...........................41

christmas ................................303waiting out cyclone season .....404Weather Met Service ................216Whangaroa .......................285, 521

New Zealand to Tonga passage .505Newport, Rhode Island ...............391Newton, John ................ 34, 529, 749next boat ........................................903NiCad .................................... 860, 885

battery chargers ........................892Nichols, John ................................613Nicopress fittings

broken strands, illustrations ....536Nicopress terminals ...................1087Nieue ............................................ 1163Nikonos camera ...........................350nitric acid, for cleaning ...............564nitrogen gas

hydraulic rig controls ...............695Nitronic 50 ....................................746NOAA ............................................216noise

electrical ....................................895nolly nuts .......................................325Nomex ...........................................577no-nos ................................... 262, 360non-skid

deck hatches ..............................934hardtops .....................................922ladder, photos ..........................1004raised timber strips, photo .....1034varnish ......................................1034

Nonsuch 22freestanding rig, photos ...........648

Nordic 40 .......................................502Norseman ............................. 690, 691

terminal wires, photo ...............563terminal, photo ..........................682turnbuckle ..................................684

Norseman 447 ..............................504photos .........................................433

Norseman wire cutter, photo ......260North Atlantic ...................... 234, 381North Northeast ............................636North Sails RI 34, 77, 78, 85, 86, 89, 92, 110, 115, 117, 125, 127, 439, 635, ............................................. 1131, 1153

photo ...........................................231Northhill Seaplane anchor ............41Nouvarania .................................. 1163

photos ................................181, 182

Nova Del Mar .............................1124NTSC video format ......................224nuts .................................................319Nylatron GS ..................................529nylon ...............................................530

Oobservation dome, photo .............924Oceanus .........................................513

photos ........................................ 514odors ...............................................365

bilge ........................................... 366engine ........................................ 366mold and mildew ..................... 366toilet ........................................... 366

Oeland, Paul .........................603, 617officials, dealing with ..................305

clearing in ................................. 306customs ..................................... 306financial requirements ............ 306flag etiquette ............................. 308foreign flag yachts ................... 308health requirements ................. 305immigration .............................. 307medicine aboard ....................... 336mordida ..................................... 329personal identification ............ 305practique ................................... 306ship’s papers ............................. 305visas ........................................... 305weapons .................................... 306

offshoreperspective ................................ 407

oil ....................................................7703-in-One .................................... 134changing system ...................... 772

oil and gas separator (refrigeration) 830oil traps (refrigeration) ................823oilite bearings

use of in sheaves ...................... 658older spars, use with .....................699on-deck comfort ...........................135onions .............................................323operating expense ......................1091orange (brown-skinned) ..............323Orbitcom ........................................216o-rings ............................................749

sealing bolts .............................. 770Orram’s ..........................................280OSTAR .................................494, 626Outbacker (ham unit) ...................207outboards

cavitation plate enhancement,photo .......................................... 186emergency power .................... 186four-cycle .................................. 187fuel filters .................................. 188fuel tanks ................................... 188handling .................................... 187horsepower ............................... 186oil injection ............................... 186oil ratios ..................................... 186sling, photo ............................... 187spares ......................................... 188storage ....................................... 948

outhaul car, photo .........................674overcurrent protection .................853overhangs ............................. 435, 443overpropping .................................752overtime .......................................1074overvoltage alarm ........................780Owens

Doug and Jaimie ...................... 276

Index 1203

Owens-Corning Aurora insulationpanels ............................................. 903

photo ..........................................818Oyster 39, photo ........................... 432Oyster Marine .............................. 432

PP & O .................................... 256, 406Pacer damage-control pump, photo 798Pachos, Alex ................................. 135Pacific ............................................ 398Pacific Maritime Mobile Net ..... 341Pacific Northwest ........................ 391

water hazards ............................565pad eye, photo .............................. 729Page

John ............................................231Kathryn and Mayer 446, 719, 978

Paine, Chuck ................................. 506bow shape ..................................507keel .............................................509steering ......................................510transom ......................................509transverse stability ...................509

paintadhesion problem, photo .........615bad undercoat, photo ...............616boot-stripe design .....................619bottom ........................................ 614electrolytic protection .............897engine and equipment .............739glazing materials ......................623graphics .....................................622miracle products ....................... 615problems ....................................615rust problem, photo ..................619

paint schemes and hull typesillustrations ...............................620

Palmer Johnson ............................ 936Palmer, Geoffrey .......................... 498Palmyra ....................................... 1094pamplemousse ..................... 262, 323Panama ......307, 379, 381, 382, 396, 1087

Canal ..........................................280Cristobal ....................................329

panel layout (headliners) .......... 1017papaya ............................................ 323paper towels .................................. 319Papua New Guinea ...................... 325

air conditioning ........................835Bouganville copper mine, photo .283Bouganville Island, Kieta .......613bride, photo ...............................265crocodiles ..................................346East Cape, tattoo art, photo ..... 266highlands .....................................35Louisidad Archipelago ............613Nissan, photo ............................282Port Moresby ............................395Port Moresby hospital stay ..... 339Rabaul ........................................ 891

local marketing .....................322salt tablets ..............................337volcano expedition, photo ...284

resistant malaria ....................... 338Sepik River ................................ 395World War II wreck diving ..... 344

parachute anchor, photos ............ 259parachute cord .............................. 129paradise, photo ............................. 405

Paratech sea anchors, photos ......259parmesan cheese (dried) .............319passages

Baja California ..........................388Bali to Christmas Island ..........288Cape Hatteras ................. 932, 1063Cape Horn .........................256, 400Cape of Good Hope ..................515Cape Town to Rio .....................521Cape Town to West Indies ..... 321, 1103Cedros Island ............................516Christmas Island to Cocos Keeling......................................................289Cocos Keeling to Rodrigues ...932Fatu Hiva ...................................261Fiji ...............................................282Fort Lauderdale ........................334Indian Ocean ...........................1089Lom Lom ...................................267Marquesas .................................102New Caledonia .........................285New York to San Fransisco .....489New Zealand to Tahiti ........... 1113New Zealand to Tonga .............505Pango Pango ..............................203Quebec to St. Malo ...................233South Pacific .............................385Southern Ocean ........................241Takaroa .......................................262Ureparapara ...............................193

passivating ....................................563passports ........................................305Patagonia .......................................230Patee, J.R. ......................................232Patterson (Bishop) .......................270peanut butter ............... 319, 321, 365Pearson 30

sail loads, drawing ....................121Pearson Vanguard ......................1093Pedrich, Dave .............................1057Pegasus

main saloon (flush deck vs. trunkcabin), photo ...........................1021photo .............................................75

penguins, photo ............................398pepperoni .......................................321performance

water ballast ..............................628performance instruments ............188

accuracy .....................................191analysis ......................................189Baytronic South ........................191Brookes & Gatehouse .....190, 191Compusail .................................191computer integration ................191dead reckoning ..........................189integrated systems ....................189masthead instrument extenders ....190performance targets .................190RS 232 port ................................191spinnaker sock effect ...............190Tiderace .....................................191true wind

angle correction ....................190direction .................................189

VMG ..........................................189Perkins (diesel engines)

4.236 ...........................................7404-108, use as genset/get home en-gine .............................................780

Perry, Bob ............................. 440, 504Persian Gulf ..................................193

personal computerselectronic charting ................... 217hardware decisions .................. 192integrating with performance in-struments ................................... 191software decisions ................... 191

perspectiveon cruising yachts and size ... 1092

pests ................................................360bug screens ............................... 360cockroaches .............................. 361no-nos ........................................ 360rats .............................................. 363water snake, photo ................... 360

Peter Pan ........................................328Peter, Allison ..................................34Peterson 44

dodger design, photo ............... 141Peterson, Andy and Sandy ..........392pets ..................................................308

dogs ............................................ 331turtles, photo ............................. 309

Pettingel, Steve ........... 489, 628, 701Phil Rhodes .................................1056Philippines ................. 330, 334, 1089phoo-phoos ....................................262phosphoric acid, for cleaning .....564photography ..................................349

camera maintenance ................ 350film storage ............................... 350photographing cruising situations 351processing onboard ................. 351

physical fitness .............................340Bullworker ................................ 340Sarah Dashew working out, photo 339

Piehi, Phillip ..................................264pig (unlucky), photo ..................1085pilot berths, photos .....................1001pilot charts .....................................382pilot installation, photo ...............541pilot house ............................924, 925

flower box, photo ................... 1026high latitudes, photos .............. 926hybrid approach ....................... 929mainsheet attachment points, pho-to ................................................. 675on small yacht, photo .............. 925photo ..................................397, 924sitting height, photos ............... 928sole width .................................. 926ventilation ................................. 928ventilation, photo ..................... 604

pilot berthson Intermezzo, photo ............ 1044

Pin Oak Digital .............................205Pin Oak modem, photo ................204pineapple .......................................323pipes (hot water plumbing) .........843piracy ..............................................334Pittman

Freeman ........................................ 8Knowles ...................................... 42

Piver trimaran, photo ...................523Piver, Arthur .................................523planform ..........................................95plants

interior ..................................... 1026plastic

mirrors, use of ........................ 1023plumbing fittings ..................... 801

plenum chamber ......... 939, 940, 943Plexiglas ...................... 935, 979, 992

1204 Index

plumbing ....................................... 787chilled water air conditioning sys-tems ............................................836cockpit drains ............................905construction, photos ................594damage-control pumps ............798deck wash ..................................792diesel tanks ................................ 769fittings ........................................ 801float switches ............................797freshwater system .................... 803gray water ..................................792heating systems ........................843holding tanks ............................. 791hot water ....................................806hot water interior heating systems .........................................842hydraulic rig controls .............. 695hydraulic steering .....................538manual backup .......................... 803odors ........................................... 793plate plumbing .......................... 822propane system ......................... 811pumps .........................................794refrigeration system ................. 831risk of sinking ...........................800salt water ....................................789skin fittings ................................ 788snap-together system, photo ...801toilets ..........................................790valves .........................................788watermakers ..............................809

poisson cru ........................... 262, 323polar moments

comfort effects at anchor ........ 444polarity testing (shorepower) ..... 890Polaroid cameras ...............350, 1127polycarbonate

pilot house windows, use with 926polyethylene

freshwater tanks ....................... 805polyeurethane ............................... 230Polynesia ............................ 386, 1089polyurethane foam

insulation, photos .....................607refrigeration insulation ............817

popcorn .......................................... 319Porpoise Design ......................... 1056Porst, Craig ................................... 339port holes

shades, photo ............................169Port Moresby Yacht Club ........... 338Port Townsend Sails . 109, 118, 635, ....................................641, ............. 646portable gasoline generators ...... 895PortaPotty ..................................... 516ports ............................................... 935Portugal ......................................... 280poste restante ................................ 403potatoes ......................................... 323Power Bars ........................... 363, 365power ratings (transmission) ..... 744power take-off ..................... 746, 876

capacity ......................................758power transmission ..................... 743power winches ... 724, 725, 726, 727pox ................................................ 1074Practical Sailor ............................. 249practique ........................................ 306pram hoods

photos .........................................143reversed, photos ....................... 171

preluber ......................................... 772pressure pump ..................... 795, 803

pressure switchfresh water system ....................803

Primrose, Angus ................ 494, 1057Primus stove ...................................37prismatic coeficient .....................431privacy ...........................................944produce

storage life, chart ......................819production-boat specs ...............1068Professional Packaging ...............171ProFurl ......................... 127, 128, 716

roller furler ..............................1165progress payments .....................1073prop shafts

power take off ...........................876propagation ...................................208PROPANE .................................... 811propane .........................280, 326, 811

dual tank storage, photo ..........811for hot water ..............................806portable heater, photo ..............839pressure gauge ..........................812regulator .....................................812storage, photo ..........................1131stoves ..........................................976system ........................................811tank to tank filling ....................976

propeller ........................................751impact on transmission ............746measuring efficiency ...............752protection ...................................756range under power ....................765shaft support ..............................747shafts ..........................................746size ..............................................752turbulence, photo ......................752

Prop-shaft support brackets, photos ...........................................600Protection R.T. Inc. ......................227provisioning ..................................317

baked goods ...............................320baking ingredients ....................318bugs! ...........................................321canned goods .............................319condiments ................................319dairy goods ................................318dry foods ....................................319fats ..............................................319food poisoning ..........................321fresh foods .................................320frozen foods ...............................320lettuce storage, photo ...............321long-term storage, photo .........321non-food items ..........................319packaging considerations ........321pastas ..........................................320pre-cooked meals .....................320snacks .........................................319spices and herbs ........................318storage ........................................318veggy bins ..................................318where to store ............................318without refrigeration ................320

provisioning, photo .................... 1136PSS seal, photo .............................749Psyche

dodger, photo ............................138PTO pulley ....................................757Puamotian ................................... 1126Puerto Rico

Fajardo, customs warning .......333Puffin ........................................... 1056pulpit ..............................................915

running lights, photo ................917Pulse Width Modulator ...............872

pump down cycle (refrigeration) 833pumps

booster pumps (watermaker) . 810cabinet, photo ........................... 794capacity ..................................... 794cooling (fridge compressor) .. 828damage control ......................... 798discharge ................................... 801dry-running, protection from . 794installation ................................ 794lift and discharge length ......... 794pressure water .......................... 803rubber impeller ......................... 798

PURSurvivor .................................... 249water filter ............................... 1131watermakers, photos ............... 809

push-button latches, photos ......1013pushpits ..........................................915PVC ......................................... 88, 230

conduit, photo .......................... 899foam core .................................. 576in gray-water tanks .................. 792pipe ............................................ 793pipe as pump pick-up, photo .. 797pipe for plumbing .................... 787plumbing fittings ..................... 802salt-water intake manifolds, pho-tos ............................................... 789

PYI ..................................................749pyrometer

engine loading, use with ....... 1098

QQME tiller .......................................61quadrant .........................................533

installation, photo .................... 541quality ..........................................1063quartz halogen lighting ..............1036Quebec-to-St. Malo race .............233Queen’s Birthday Storm ..............505Quig, Joe ........................................518Quik Vang ......................................673

RR and B

life raft ....................................... 246Rabaul Yacht Club .......................337racing experience .......................1054racing rule influence ....................443Racor ..............................................763

Crank Vent ................................ 773fine-screen oil filter, drawing 771fuel filters ..........................188, 763fuel/air separator, photo .......... 769

radar .............193, 219, 375, 928, 930and solar panels, photos .......... 884antenna

gain ......................................... 195installation, photos ............... 193size .......................................... 195

caution ....................................... 199compatibility with GPS .......... 196Furuno ...............................197, 199heavy weather .......................... 193inside vs. outside, photos ........ 198installation, photos .................. 986Intermezzo ll, use aboard ..... 1107landfall in Solomon Islands ... 193LCD-based ............................... 197mizzen mast bracket ................ 644monitor location ....................... 198mounting, photo ....................... 198power consumption ................. 197

Index 1205

proximity alarms ......................196pulse length ...............................195quantization levels ...................195Raytheon, photo ....................... 194receiver sensitivity ...................195reflector, photo .........................257scope, photos ............................194sea-clutter ..................................195software features ......................196target definition ........................194watertight integrity ..................196

radial T spinnakers ...................... 104radio frequency interference ...... 895Radio Shack digital voltmeter, photo....................................................... 1130Rafiki 37 ........................................ 277rail vangs ....................................... 671rain

awning (over porthole), photo 936catching ............................ 805, 919

Rain Check ................................... 162rainwater

awnings, catching with ............168catching .....................................369

raisins ............................................. 319range of stability

water ballast ..............................629range under power ....................... 764Rangiroa ........................................ 382Raritan .................................. 790, 990Rarotonga ...................................... 219rats .................................................. 363

rat guard, photo .........................364raw materials .............................. 1062Raytheon ....................................... 194razors ............................................. 319RC Marine (plumbing fittings) .. 788reachers ........................................... 76reaching jib ................................... 390Reckman Company ..................... 715Recovery Engineering ................ 249

DC watermaker ........................809rectifier diodes

use in alternators ......................868Red Sea .......................................... 290reduction gear ............................... 744reed switches ................................ 797

day tank ......................................764Reed, Steve ................................... 117reef

cunninghams ............................. 102tripping ......................................102

Reef Islands .................................. 395reefing .............................74, 128, 699

bendy rigs, with ........................699ketch rig, special considerations ...........................................645lines ............................................718mainsail, size of reefs .............. 102using winches ...........................724

Refinecolubricating oil cleaner .............. 771

refrigeration .................................. 813AC or DC ................................... 827automatic cycling .....................829box .............................................. 814compressors ..............................825deciding on a system ................833door handles, photos ................814drains, plumbing of ..................792efficient system, drawing ........ 813fans .............................................822food longevity ...........................818gaskets, photos ................ 814, 816

holding plates ............................820insulation ...................................817interior volume .........................818Intermezzo ll’s system ...........1104Intermezzo’s system details ..1046liner, photo .................................815objectives ...................................813plate location .............................822running time ..............................814spare parts requirements .........833Sundeer’s systems ..................1119system, photo ..........................1099systems logic .............................902temperature, best ranges of .....818testing .........................................834upgrading ...................................834

regulators .......................................871for alternator control ................868marine environment, problemswith .............................................871second ........................................872

reinforcements ..................... 572, 573RELAX ..........................................120

stress mapping ..........................132relays ..............................................797relief valves

hydraulic steering .....................538relieving tackles

emergency tiller, use with .......545relish ...............................................321remote steering wheel ...................68resale ............................................1066rescue platform/removable canopy,photos ............................................244resins

epoxies .......................................574isothalic polyesters ...................574orthothalic polyesters ..............574vinylesters .................................574

Reuther, Mark ...............................127Revereware .......................... 315, 316reverse cycle heating ...................836reverse cycle loading failure ......553reverse osmosis

fresh water filtering with .........804RF

grounds ......................................900supression ..................................896

r-glass .............................................573rheostat

use to control alternator output ....871

Rhode Island .................................378Newport .....................................627

Rhodes, Phil ................................1093RIBs ...............................................181rice ......................................... 321, 322Rice, Bob ..................................... 1156Ridder

Steve ...........................................700Sven ............................................491

riding sail .............................. 53, 1132Hio Avae, photo ......................1123photo .........................................1137storm jib, photo ...........................52

rig ....................................................632aspect ratio .................................634breaking strengths, chart .........680calculating rigging loads .........677control handle, photos .............693control pumps, photos .............694efficiency ...................................632headsail area ..............................636hydraulic controls .....................693keel interaction, diagrams .......633

loads, diagram .......................... 656manufacturer’s values, chart .. 679overlap ....................................... 637

Rigadoon .......................................453centerline sink, photo .............. 975

rigging emergencies .....................260deck knives, photo ................... 260wire cutters, photos ................. 260

righting moment ..................417, 547inclining test, diagram ............ 681testing for .................................. 676

right-of-way ..................................388roach

overlap ......................................... 99Roach Motel ..................................362Roach OMEGA ..........................1043Robert Hale & Co ...........................34Roberts, Bruce ..............................440Robertson control head ...............380Robertson, Dougal .............. 178, 242rod rigging .....................................690

and spreaders, photos .............. 664rod termination, photos ........... 665terminations, photos ................ 691

Rodrigues Island ........ 290, 386, 932compact harbor, photo ............ 291Port Mathurin ........................... 291reception, photo ....................... 291

Rogeberg, Ulf ...............................929Rohm .....................................926, 934roller-furling .................................128

back-up systems ....................... 373changing headsails .................. 373free-flying system, photo ......... 76gear, photos ............................... 714Harken, photo ............................. 72headsails .................................... 127

changing ................................ 128photos ..................................... 127

horizontal .................................. 716in mast ....................................... 719jib luff, photo .............................. 72padded luffs .............................. 128reefing ....................................... 128sheet leads ................................. 128ultraviolet protection ............... 128vs. jib hanks ................................ 72

rollersdual v. single, photo ................... 53

Rollex camera ...............................349Rollins, Steve ................................810Rolls batteries ...............................859Route 66 .........................................489

B&R rig, schematic ................. 700hull section, drawing ............... 489main mast tripod support, photo ..492profile view, drawing .............. 490stability curve ........................... 493swept-spreader rig, photo ....... 492

Royal Ocean Racing Club ..........438RP Enterprises ................................34RPM

range on diesel engines ........... 742vs. torque in drive line ............. 743

rub plates .......................................749rubbing strake ...............................631

base, photos .............................. 631rudder

angle indicators ........................ 545balance ...................................... 459bearings ..................................... 528broken bottom hinge, photos . 458design ........................................ 471exposed head, photo ................ 545

1206 Index

head, photo ................................ 532keel attached ........... 454, 455, 458prop-wash considerations .......459response rate ...............................66shaft

construction ...........................526deflection ...............................528photo .......................................599

skeg-mounted, photos .............458spade ..........................................459stop .............................................541tilting ..........................................491transom-hung ............................460twin .............................................459

Ruger Min-14 rifle ....................... 332running backstay .......................... 688

fractional rigs, use with ........... 638runners .........................................81

running lights ............................... 280running passes

calaculating slack water ..........263running rigging ............................ 733

construction ..............................733leading controls aft ..................737on-deck storage ........................920sheets ..........................................736

Russiashort-wave broadcasts .............208

RVG wind vane .............59, 61, 1043

SSAAB ............................................ 876

Mistral’s use of .......................1098shaft generating systems, use with 876variable pitch propellers .........754

saber saws ..................................... 887Sabot, photo .................................. 184safety gear ..................................... 227

Cascade Design, photo ............249cold-weather cruising .............. 231collision patches ....................... 259deck knives, photo ...................260EPIRB ........................................ 248fire extinguisher ....................... 227flares ........................................... 248harnesses ................................... 235life jackets .................................236life raft ........................................ 242man overboard .......................... 237parachute anchors .................... 259radar transponders .................... 248radio gear ................................... 247rigging emergencies ................260smoke and die markers ............248smoke hood ...............................228storm shutters ............................257strap in galley ............................975visibility .....................................256what to choose .......................... 249whistles ......................................236Yachtsaver .................................251

safety limits .................................. 698sail area

correct ratios ............................. 429sail construction

batten pockets ........................... 119bolt ropes ................................... 124clew ring, photo ........................ 118cross-cut .................................... 114head and tack, photo ................ 119headboard attachment .............126jib hanks .....................................124main and mizzen clews, photos ...118

mainsail reinforcement, photo 118mainsail slides ...........................125pressed ring, photo ...................120radial panel ................................114

photo .......................................115reef clew, photo .........................119seamless .....................................115storm headsail ...........................131

sail inventoryevaluation for buying boat ....1039

Sail magazine ............................ 8, 34sail repair

contact cement ..........................134sewing machine ........................134

sailboard ........................................184sailhandling ...................................373

selection of sails .......................373weight of sails ...........................373

sailing awnings .............................158Acrylan ......................................162arch hardware, photo ...............159bimini frame ..............................159

photo .......................................160coaming, photo .........................161Dacron ........................................162dealing with rigging, photos ...165dodger extension, photo ..........161fabric ..........................................162photos .........................................159Rain Check ................................162reinforcement points ................162rigging, illustrations .................163Scotchguard ..............................162stitching .....................................162Sunbrella ....................................162support, photo ...........................158Thompsons Waterseal .............162Weblon .......................................162

Sailing Foundation of Puget Sound 43sailing instruments .......................928

photo ...........................................921sailing shelter

fixed windshields .....................922hard tops .....................................922pilothouse ..................................924

sailing stabilitycurve of stability .......................442heel angle and comfort ............443hull-form inertia .......................441metacentric height ....................442vertical center of gravity .........442

sailmakers .....................................131sails ................................... 76, 86, 102

aspect ratio ...................................71backup sails .................................71batten pocket construction ........94budget ...........................................71chafe ...........................................126cloth weight vs. longevity .......116construction ...............................112cruising jib layout, photo ..........73drives ..........................................745for visibility ...............................256inventory aboard Intermezzo 1042inventory, Sundeer’s .............. 1117leech construction ....................120light genoa ...................................74lighting .......................................721loads

drawings ............... 121, 122, 123minimum inventory .................111patch dimensions, table ...........117performance-oriented design .132planform ......................................95reef reinforcements ..................118

reinforcementsphoto ...................................... 119

sail repairphoto ...................................... 276

sailcloth ..................................... 113dark, photo .............................. 73laminated fabrics .................. 114woven-cloth stability ........... 113

seams ......................................... 117staysails ....................................... 82stitching ..................................... 116storage ......................................... 71storm canvas ............................. 129tapered cloth weight ................ 116triple-stitched seams, photo ... 118two-ply cloth weight ............... 116used ............................................ 112versatile inventory ..................... 71working jib, photo ..................... 73yankee jib .................................... 74

sail-training passages ..................398salad-dressing mix .......................319salami ....................................321, 324saloon .............................................993

chairs, photos ......................... 1000layouts, photos ......................... 993seating ..................................... 1029sleeping ................................... 1031table, high fiddles, photo ...... 1088

SALT .......................... 872, 878, 1128 Monitor ............................. 856, 872

photo .................................... 853salt water

feed ....................................789, 793intake screen, photos ............... 789plumbing system ...................... 787

Salthouse .......................................996Salthouse Brothers .....................1074Salthouse, Bob

design of Mistral .................... 1096Samantha

Tasman gale .............................. 129Sampson, Bob .............................1184San Blas Islands ............................395San Clemente Island ......................30San Diego ....................................1133

fog .............................................. 177Tribune ...................................... 779Yacht Club ......................779, 1089

San Francisco Bay ........................653testing life rafts, photo ............ 246

San Salvador .................................334Sanderson, Dan .............................515Sandstrom, Donald and Joanne ..523Sandvik, Kristin 32, 200, 1123, 1155

photo .......................................... 344sandwich structures

illustrations ............................... 550Santa Cruz, Solomon Islands .....193Santa Monica Bay ................. 30, 791Santana 37 ............................ 32, 1124

rig, illustration ........................ 1124Santao, Vanuato ............................322Sara Lee ...........................................35SART ..............................................248satcom

Satcom C ................................. 1167SatCom M antenna, photo ...... 217Satcom M Voice and Data ...... 216weather forecast ....................... 216

Satellite Navigator .......................199Sayes vane ...................................1131

drawing ....................................... 60photo ......................................59, 61

Index 1207

scale factorsdimensional scaling ................. 548

scantlings ...................................... 565SCATRA system, photos ............ 750Schaefer

jammer, photo ...........................728turning block, photo ................. 730

Scheel, Henry ............................... 453Schimke, Jim ....................... 841, 844Schmidt

Cheryl ... 293, 361, 815, 837, 1020photo .......................................815

J.P. ...............................................937in bath, photo .........................294

Jim ...50, 103, 462, 759, 815, 837, ................................878, ...........1020Jim and Cheryl ............................88

fertility mask .........................294with kids, photo .................... 286

veteran cruisers .........................367Schmidt, Bernie ........................... 513schooner

rig considerations .....................646Schroeder, Skip ....................34, 1154Schumacher, Carl ..... 432, 502, 955, ..............................964, .......... 971, 994

deck layout ................................ 503hull design .................................502rig design ................................... 503

Schwenn, Peter ............223, 423, 651scopolamine .................................. 387ScotchGuard

interior fabrics ........................1027Scotchguard .................................. 162Scott

electric pump, photo ................799self-priming water pump ........ 627

screens ........................................... 936photo ..........................................937

SCRIMP ............................... 578, 585Scuba .................................... 343, 344

certification ...............................343gear .................................... 344, 394recovery of fouled anchors .......47wreck diving ............................. 344

Sea Air Land Technologies 34, 824, ....................................833, ............. 875

digital meter system ................. 856sea cocks

plastic .........................................788Sea Recovery ......................810, 1119

watermaker ...............................902photo .......................................809

sea trials ....................................... 1076sealable jars ................................ 1136SeaLand

hose ............................................793macerator pump, photo ........... 791

sealed AC fridge compressors ... 826seamanship ..................................... 32Sears ............................................... 134seasick pills ................................... 387seasickness

Bomine ......................................340seating

arrangements ............................996concepts, photos ....................... 997pilothouse design .....................929

Seattle ................................... 396, 841Seaward stove .............................. 976section modulus ........................... 655

vs. moments of inertia .............553security

alarm systems ...........................331

drug runners ..................... 329, 333guns ............................................331improving security ...................334information on internet ............330personal safety ..........................330piracy ..........................................334theft .............................................330watch dogs .................................331

Seebirt, Sarah, photo ...................295selector switches ..........................890

AC electric sytems, use with ..890self-aligning bearings, photos ....530self-amalgamating tape

waterproofing electrical connec-tions, use for ..............................851

self-polishing bottom paints .......614self-publishing

to make money ..........................394self-steering ....................................58

drums, photo ...............................66Sermatech ............................. 608, 684Servo-Pendulum vane .................416settee ..............................................956Seven Seas Cruising Association ....275, .................................................279Seychelles ............................ 290, 521SGC ....................................... 203, 219

automatic tuner, photo .............206digital signal processor, photo 204

s-glass ............................................573shackle

anchor, seizing of, photo ...........48shaft charging

separate prop and shaft system 877shaft-packing gland .....................748Shalimar ......................................1056shampoo ........................................319sharks

tiger shark, photo ......................358whale shark, photo ...................345

sheavesdiameter required for wire ......735

sheetingattachment .................................736changing end-boom to mid-boom .........................................732

shell collecting .............................348shell money, photo .......................266shellbacks ......................................200Shenk, Earl ............................. 60, 154Shibumi, photo .............................440ship’s log .......................................387Ships’ Medicine Chest ................335shock loading

rigging considerations .............678shoji screens ................................1009shorepower

outside the U.S. .........................890shortening (vegetable) ................318shortening down ...........................645short-wave broadcasts

charts ..........................................208showers ................................. 901, 990

curtains .......................................991fresh and salt water ...................368hot salt water vs. cold ...............369hot water supply .......................808photos .........................................803sumps .........................................792

shroud chafe ....................................94Shurflo pumps ..............................803side curtains, photos ....................155Siegler, George .............................245Siemens ....................... 881, 901, 903

M-55 solar panels .................. 1128sight glass (refrigeration) ............830silver-chloride reference cell ......897sine wave (inverters) ....................891Singh, Sonny .................... 1126, 1137single handers ...............................375

keeping watch .......................... 375single lever control

positioning of ........................... 907sinking

plumbing ................................... 800sinks .......................................975, 990

drainage ..................................... 972galley .................................792, 975head ............................................ 792

Si-Tex .............................................192sitting at the dock, cost ..............1091size of yacht

and load ..................................... 547anticipate future maneuvers ... 372defining limit ............................ 390docking requirements ............. 373handling under power ............. 373heavy weather .......................... 374how big? .................................... 388how small can you go? ............ 406sailhandling .............................. 373sailing efficiency ..................... 374

sizing hardware ............................694Sjoestedt, Rob .............................1041Skene’s Elements of Yacht Design ......................................741, .............753skin diving .....................................343

gear ............................................ 343special swim fins, photo ......... 343wetsuits ..................................... 343

skin fittings ....................................788skin fungus ....................................339Sky Alert kite, photo ....................239slab reefing, drawings .................717sliding doors

vibration .................................. 1014Slocum, Joshua .................... 288, 439sloop

basic considerations ................ 637double-head rig .......................... 82

SLR ........................................767, 768smallpox vaccinations .................338smoke hood ...................................228

photos ........................................ 228snatch blocks .................................729snorkeling equipment ..................394soap .................................................319Sobstad New Zealand ..................513Society Islands ..............................325

anchoring .................................... 49Raiatea ..................................... 1163Rangiroa .................................... 505

Socotra ...........................................334solar panels ...........................881, 901

airflow ....................................... 884installations, photos ................ 886location/amp hours per day, graph 882mounting ................................... 882self-regulation .......................... 884shading effect, chart ................ 881sharp edges, photos ................. 885Sundeer’s use of ..................... 1120tilting, photos ........................... 883

Solarexsolar cells .................................. 884

solar-flare index ............................208SOLAS ...........................................248

1208 Index

Solberg air silencers .................... 772soldering

irons ............................................887of terminals ...............................850

solefloor locks ................................1034gratings ......................................991

solenoid valves ............................. 811Solomon Islands .........325, 395, 891

fresh water supply, photo ........ 368Lom Lom ................................... 267Malaita .......................................267medical clinic, photo ...............335mutant ninja roaches ................362Nenumbo ................................... 268photos .........................................285Santa Cruz .................................265World War II wreck diving ..... 344

Sonnenschein Company ............. 860Sonodora ....................................... 518sound

insulation, photo ....................... 781isolation .....................................782

soup mix (dry) .............................. 319South Africa ....281, 325, 381, 1009, 1065, ............................................. 1103

Cape Town .... 321, 382, 383, 385, 494, .................647, 753, 839, 1057Cape Town yacht storage ........ 378customs ......................................306Durban .............306, 381, 382, 385East London ..............................363Knysna Lagoon ........................363Natal witch-doctor, photo .......338

South China Sea ........................... 334South Pacific .....211, 381, 385, 871, 1089, .................................. 1092, 1095South Sea traders ......................... 268Southern California .. 30, 653, 1133, ..........................................1135Southern Ocean ............................ 647

MOB ..........................................241Southern Spars, photos ............... 720soy sauce ....................................... 319spacial concepts ................ 944, 1021span ................................................ 549Sparcraft ........................................ 650spares

engine parts ...............................743Sparhawk ...................................... 648Sparkman & Stephens ....... 392, 494, ..........................................1056spars ............................................... 657

attaching hardware ...................659deck wedges ..............................666engineering ...............................650free standing ..............................646internal reinforcement .............659internal roller furling ...............717mast bend requirements ..........648paint scheme, photo ................. 256tapering ......................................658wiring, photo ............................. 659

Spartite .......................................... 667Speak-and-Spell ........................... 304spearfishing .................................. 344specifications .............................. 1057specified quality ......................... 1063spectographic analysis

engine oil ................................... 771Spectra ........ 120, 126, 134, 716, 734speed and load .............................. 547speed-length ratio .......427, 765, 767

explanation ................................ 427

Spike ..............................................318Spindler, Richard ...........................34spinnaker .............................. 102, 388

block detail, photo ....................658computer drawing ....................104design .........................................104guys ............................................105halyards ......................................658head angle ..................................105

photo .......................................105nets ..............................................107pole locking mechanism, photos .706poles ...........................................705radial T .......................................104sailcloth weight .........................105sheets and guys .........................105sock, photo ................................106takedown aboard Locura .........389telescoping poles, photo ..........705tracks, photos ............................706triradial, photo ..........................104with bowsprit, photo ................709

spinnaker pole ..............................390Sponberg, Eric

free standing spar engineering 648sports gear

storage ........................................948Spray ..............................................439spray deflectors ............................490spreaders ........................................660

bar detail, photo ........................701bases, photos .............................663chafe, photo ...............................127multiple ......................................661swept ..........................................662

SprouseJohn and Pat ............................1101

square wave (inverters) ...............891Sri Lanka .......................................290SSB ....201, 202, 204, 247, 252, 846, ..................................887, .............1035

chat group ................................1089digital-data transfer ..................205frequencies ................................211medical assistance ....................341

St. Francis 43 ................................521St. Helena ...................312, 382, 1109St. Lawrence River ................. 7, 646St. Thomas ........................... 391, 392stability

water ballast ..............................628stainless steel ................................563

freshwater tanks ........................805rigging wire, types of ...............679tubing, photo .............................844

StaLok ............................................691fittings ........................................682

stanchion bases, photos ...............913standing intermediate backstays 688standing rigging ...........................676

material choices ........................679splicing .......................................683

standpipes, photos ........................800star fruit .........................................323starting batteries ...........................858Startwell Engineering ..................762state of charge

of batteries .................................863staterooms

achieving spaciousness .........1022Staying Alive ................................242staysail ...................................... 80, 82

double head rig ...........................75

on cutter rig ................................. 83shape ............................................ 83sheeting angle ............................. 81

steak sauce .....................................319steaming lights, photos ................721Stearns ............................................232steel

construction .............................. 610tubing, photo ............................ 844wiring issues ............................. 896

steering ...........................................510brakes ........................................ 542cable steering ............................ 533center cockpit designs ............. 904chain .......................................... 534combination steering ............... 540emergency tiller ....................... 545helm pumps .............................. 537hydraulic steering .................... 537mechanical steering ................. 539pedestals .................................... 544quadrant, photo ................533, 540ratios .......................................... 540rudder bearings ........................ 528rudder packing glands ............. 531rudder stop ................................ 541rudder-angle indicators ........... 545sheaves, photo .......................... 535single or dual wheels ............... 542station, photo ............................ 905steering details ......................... 540tiller steering ............................. 532tying in the pilot ....................... 540well ............................................ 907wheel diameter ......................... 374worm gears ............................... 539

steering control“traditional" yachts .................. 415bow shape ................................. 409curve of area ............................. 409downwind issues ...................... 412evaluating a boat ...................... 416half-entry angle ........................ 410helm v. waves ........................... 407hull balance ............................... 407keel plan .................................... 413length-to-beam ratio ................ 409reducing rudder stall with design 414rig factors .................................. 415rudder and hull interaction ..... 413rudder configurations .............. 414rudder stall ................................ 413sail shape ................................... 415self-steering power .................. 416upwind issues ........................... 411

Steiner, Greg .................................239Stephens, Olin .............................1057steps

companionway ....................... 1004stereo ..............................................280Sterling .............................. 1214, 1215stern ................................................509

anchor roller, photo ................... 46shape .......................................... 469shape, photo .............................. 501slap ............................................. 437

Stewart Warner fuel lift pumps ..764sticky-back cloth ..........................133Stillet Sonic Sail Drive, photo ....745storage ............................................946

access ....................................... 1032basics ......................................... 948

Index 1209

bilge .......................................... 1136bulk storage, photo ...................951charts, photo ..............................949deck ............................................920dishes .........................................972

photos .....................................979flammable stores ............. 811, 948for guests ................................... 964foul-weather gear .....................949galley ................................. 979, 980

photos .....................................981garbage, photos ........................984hanging lockers, photos ..........946hullside bags ........................... 1135music, photos ............................949open storage areas, photos ......947plastic bags ..............................1095spinnaker poles .........................707trash ............................................984under bunk, photo .................. 1128video, photos ............................. 949

Storer, Sue and Ianphoto ..........................................401

storm canvas ................................. 129downwind considerations .......131mast safety .................................131sheet leads .................................130storm jib .....................................130

as riding sail, photo ................52Sundeer 56, drawing ............130

tack pennants ............................130trysail .........................................131

storm covers ........................ 174, 939adjustable, illustrations ........... 176photos ................................ 174, 175

storm shutters ............................... 257photos .........................................935protective horizontal bars, photos 257semi-permanent, drawing .......258

stovesforward facing, full gimbal, photo 1088gimballed, photos ............ 976, 977heating interior with ................839location ......................................975types ........................................... 976with cover ..................................976

Straights of Malacca .................... 334strainers ................................ 789, 794stray current .................................. 897stress

concentration ............................551mapping software .....................120risers .................................. 551, 678

stretched fabric ........................... 1017strobe lights ......................... 236, 295Strong seal, photo ........................ 749structural beams ........................... 550structural integrity

keel attachment .........................425on deck .......................................425rig ................................................426steering system .........................426

structural quality ........................ 1064submersible pumps ...................... 795Sudan ............................................. 334Suedama ........................................ 280Suez Canal .................................... 523sugar ............................................... 318Sugatsune .................................... 1014sulphuric acid

use in batteries .......................... 858sump pumps ................................ 1131

for showers ................................792sun

for hot water ..............................806mesh screen shade, photo ........169

Sunbrella .......................................162Sunday Morning ..........................289Sundeer .30, 31, 130, 396, 401, 820, .................................1086, ............ 1101

barBQ, photo .............................316bare aluminum ..........................609battens ..........................................93battery switches, photos ..........857Battslides .....................................91boom height ...............................102bow wave, photos .....................465bowsprit .....................................708Brookes & Gatehouse instruments......................................................191Bruce anchor ................. 39, 42, 48

photo .........................................39bug screen system ....................360checking the oil, photo ............771cockpit layout, illustration ......909companionway, photo ............1003control panel, photo .................852conventional roach, photo .........97corner detail, photo ................1007cruising budget .........................277decorative accents .......1018, 1019Doeskin settees .......................1027dorade vent, drawing ...............938draft ............................................450dry mattress ...............................970electronics installation .............989emergency tiller ........................545engine size logic .......................740fin keel ........................................449Fortress anchor ...........................46framing .......................................591

photo .......................................590fridge capacity ..........................819full-batten headsails ...................85furling system ...........................716galley layout, photos ................973galley storage, photos ..............980garbage storage, photos ...........984general comments ..................1113halyard, photo ...........................735hard top ......................................922hatch screen, photo ...................937heating system logic ................844heavy-weather staysail, photo ..82heel angle, schematics .............467horizontal roller furling ...........716hot towel rack, photo ...............844hot water circulation ................808hull, photos ................................467keel, photo .................................450keelbolt layout, drawing ..........456ketch rig .....................................472

efficiency ...............................645knockdown risks .......................938lay shaft, photo ..........................759lazyjack system ...........................94length-to-beam ratio ................409life raft storage, photo ..............245main and mizzen clew, photo .118mainsail construction, photo ..118maximum roach, photo ..............97mizzen chute .............................111MOB system, photo .................238oil-cleaning centrifuge, photo 772photo ....................................37, 463pilothouse ..................................929

photos ..................................... 930powering into waves, photos . 476power-reaching to Hawaii ...... 436pre-cooked freezer meals ....... 320propeller efficiency ................. 751pulpit .......................................... 915radar ........................................... 199

photo ...................................... 194range under power ................... 766refrigeration capacity .............. 318remote autopilot ......................... 70rig ............................................... 645sail controls ............................... 930sailing awning .......................... 158

photos ..................................... 159sailplan-hull-keel relationship 415salt-water feed manifold ......... 789security alarm system ............. 331self-draining sail locker .......... 606solar panels and shading ......... 881solar panels, photos ................. 883spade rudder, photo ................. 459spinnaker socks ........................ 106spinnaker use ............................ 103stability curve, graph ............... 423standpipe assembly, photo ..... 800steering ...................................... 541tetracycline-treated bottom paint .........................................614triradial spinnaker, photo ........ 104v-drive ....................................... 745wake, photo .............................. 470watermaker ............................... 810winches ..................................... 725working jib, size ......................... 73

Sundeer 56AeroRig, photos ....................... 649aft cockpit, photo ..................... 904bow roller system, photo .......... 53bow wave, photos .................... 466chain stowage ............................. 51displacement-length ratio ....... 429dodger, photos ..................147, 148engine room control panel, photo .........................................852fractional rig, drawings ........... 638fractional-rig configuration ... 472leading controls aft, photos .... 737main saloon hatch breakwaters,photos ........................................ 941standpipes, photos ................... 800storm jib, drawing .................... 130swim step, photo ...................... 446wake, photos ............................. 470

Sundeer 64 ................. 380, 383, 1085aft cockpit, photos ................... 907asymmetrical spinnaker, photo ............................................109at 90% load, photo ................... 469autopilot system, schematic ..... 70awnings, photos ....................... 155boomvang attachment, photo 671bowsprits, photos ..................... 710bridgedeck ................................ 906built in anchor wash down system,photo ............................................ 54chain stowage ............................. 51close-reaching, photos .. 461, 465, .........................................469coamings, photo ....................... 161cockpit awning, photo ............. 154cockpit layout, illustration ..... 909emergency tiller system, photos ..545engine room control panel, photo .........................................852

1210 Index

freezer coil installation, photo 822fridge, photo ..............................813headliner panels, photos ........1016hull molding, photo ..................571hull shape, photo ......................462keel photos ................................ 454ketch rig

drawing ..................................474photo .............................. 642, 644

longitudinal stability ................478main saloon hatch breakwaters,photos .........................................941maximum roach ........................100midwinter North Atlantic cross-ing, photos .................................464mizzen asymmetrical chute, photo...................................................... 111pilothouse, photos .................... 931prop shaft support bracket ......747propeller-rudder relationship, pho-tos ...............................................460rudder details, illustration .......526rudder, photo ............................. 471runner blocks ............................730standpipes, photos .................... 800starboard side engine bracket, pho-to ................................................. 757steering ergonomics, photo ....907stern shape, photo .....................469swim step, drawing ..................445wake, photos ............................. 470with and without fins ...............462

Sundeer 67cockpit layout, illustration ......909hull shape, photo ......................462

Sundeer 74beam-reaching, photo .............. 466

Sundeer production program ... 1096Sundeer series

alternators ..................................870fiberglass water tanks, drawing ............................................626quadrant, photo .........................533swept spreaders, photos ..........662

Sunflowercrevice corrosion, photos ........ 564cruising budget .........................276lightning hit ...............................226terminal, photo .........................682

sunglasses ..................................... 314sunscreen ....................................... 387Sunset Blvd ................................. 1089

saloon, photos ...........................994SunShower .................................... 901Super Juice .................................... 821support bearings ........................... 747Sure Marine ......................... 841, 844Sure, Don ...................................... 730surf

getting a dingy through ........... 179surfing

aboard Locura ...........................389Surrette Battery Company . 859, 902Surrette, John ................................ 859Survival and Safety Designs ...... 245Survival Tech ....236, 238, 240, 243, ............................................249

abandon-ship bag, photo .........249flare kit, photo ...........................248throwable inflatable life preserver,photo ..........................................240trauma kit, photo ......................336

Survive the Savage Sea ...... 178, 242Svea

cockpit, photo ...........................151swage fittings ................................682Swan

cockpit control panels, photos 855Swan 57

photo ...........................................377Swan 651 .......................................401sweatshirts .....................................387Sweden ................................. 398, 750swim step

photo ...........................................446shower, photos ..........................804

swimming ......................................346switches

crossover (inverters) ................892electric timer .............................803pressure ......................................803

Switlik life rafts ............................243rescue Platform, photo .............244

synergismin onboard systems ...................406

syrup ...............................................319systems engineering ....................738

air supply ...................................772alarm systems ............................777basic rules ..................................738controls ......................................786crankcase pressure ...................773drive line ....................................743engine .........................................740engine instruments ...................780exhausts .....................................774fire control .................................776fuel system .................................763fuel tanks ....................................769get-home systems .....................780hydraulics ..................................782power take-off ...........................757propellers ...................................751range under power ....................764SCATRA ....................................750shaft-packing glands ................748sound insulation ........................781thrusters .....................................784transmissions ............................744v-belts .........................................760

systems integration ......................900

TTabarly, Eric ..................................626Tabasco sauce ...............................319Table Mountain .......................... 1105Taeiohai Bay .................................339Tahiti ..................180, 310, 378, 1093

Papeete ....278, 306, 307, 325, 505tamare ............................................262tangs ...............................................678

arrangement, photo ..................664tank geometry

water ballast ..............................628tanks

bladders ......................................805capacity ......................................791construction ...............................791fresh water .................................804gray water ..................................792hot water ....................................806keel .............................................458plumbing ........................... 791, 804propane ......................................811

tap drill sizes, table ......................560Target ........................................... 1136taro ..................................................323

Tasman Sea ........129, 202, 632, 1064use of VHF ................................ 201

Taurus .............................................355taxes ................................................405tea ....................................................319teak ...............................................1008

interior use .............................. 1008Teal .................................................276Technora ........................................716Tecumseh .......................................825

centrifugal pump, photo ......... 798compressor ............................... 825freezer compressor, photo ...... 826

Teflon ........................... 530, 539, 731Teledyne

hot-water heater, photo ........... 840Telefunken solar cells ..................884telex ................................................204telltales .............................................95

mizzen trimming, use with ..... 643Templeton, Doug ..........................619tensile strength ..............................554terminal blocks, photos ...............848terminal strip, photo .....................849Terra Nova

guard rail/note board, photo ... 544nav area, photos ....................... 987topside graphic, photo ............. 621

Teschkefamily ................................378, 474Joanna, hand-steering ............. 380Max, message in bottle, photo 385Michael practicing a sun sight,photo .......................................... 380Ron .......................................34, 337Ron and Caroline, snuggling up,photo .......................................... 384

tetanus ............................................342Textilene ......................................1135Thailand, Gulf of ..........................329The Ship’s Medicine Chest .........341thermal pools, photo ....................234Thermos ................................ 316, 983Thistle ............................................515Thompsons Waterseal .................162Thomsatt, Gayle ...........................2883M self-almalgamating tape .......851through hulls .................................787Thursday’s Child ................. 489, 626

B&R rig, photos ....................... 700water ballast .............................. 626

Tiderace .........................................191Tides Marine ................. 34, 529, 749tiller

attached to keel-hung rudder, pho-to ................................................. 532direct control .............................. 61emergency ................................. 545steering .................................... 1131v. wheel .................................... 1137

timberDuraCore .................................. 612saturated epoxy ........................ 612what to use .............................. 1008

timer switchfresh water pump ..................... 803

Tindorafinding crew .............................. 376leaving the boat ........................ 378

Tinker inflatable, photo ...............247tinned wire .....................................845tip clearance

propeller requirement for ....... 752

Index 1211

tissue .............................................. 319toaster ............................................ 887toe rails

aluminum ..................................919photos .........................................602

toilet ............................790, 990, 1022bowl close to the waterline, photo 795exhaust .......................................793

photos .....................................800manual pump, photo ................796orientation in head ...................990paper (one-ply) .........................319photos .........................................790rebuilt, photo ........................... 1132

tomatoes ........................................ 323Tonga ........ 256, 280, 382, 406, 1163

Vavau, local market pricing ....323tools

storage ........................................ 948toothpaste ...................................... 319topping lift .................................... 673Topsiders ....................................... 231Toss, Brion ........................... 679, 683towel racks

heated .........................................844towing generator ................. 875, 879TPI .................... 582, 583, 1096, 1138Trace inverter, efficiency curve . 891traction batteries .......................... 859

extended steel trays, photo ..... 859tradewinds ............................ 379, 381trading ............................................ 266Traill, Tim ..................................... 676Transit ............................................ 277transom .......................................... 509

stem mounting wind vane .........60well, photo .................................605

Transpac ............................... 504, 658transportation ............................... 327

bicycles ......................................327bus .............................................. 327buying a car ...............................328car rentals ..................................327foot transport ............................. 328horse, photo ...............................327taxi .............................................. 327

transverse stability ....................... 509trash ................................................ 984Trask, Scott ................................... 693trauma ............................................ 335traveler

genoa ..........................................731main ............................................731photos .........................................732

tributary areas ............................... 549Trident Rubber ............................. 775trim tabs

Islander, photo ............................62use with main rudder .................61

Trimble .......................................... 216Tripp inverter .............................. 1046Tripp, Bill ............................. 35, 1041Tristan da Cunia ........................... 521Trojan Battery Company ... 859, 861

L-16 deep cycle batteries ...... 1128traction batteries, photos .........860traction battery, drawing .........859

tropical convergences ................. 381Truckee, California ..................... 527trysail ............................................. 131

geometry ....................................131Tuamotu Archipelago ........ 325, 504

diving, photos ...........................344

low-lying atolls .........................199Rangiroa ........................... 379, 385Takaroa .... 39, 263, 365, 385, 1163

anchorage in lagoon ...............40anchoring, combination rodes .........................................49Beowulf anchored, photo ..1166engine overheating incident 777fish traps, photo .....................263friends, photos ..............271, 273Henry and Louise, photo .....264Me Pouira (Charlie) ..............264shipwreck, photo ...................610

tube lighting ................................1036Tucson, Arizona ...........................939Tuesday’s Child ............................489Tuff Act ................................ 926, 934tuna .................................................358turbocharging (diesel engines) ..742Turcite bearing, photo .................527Turks and Caicos ..........................382

drug problems ...........................333turnbuckles .................. 684, 685, 690

homemake, photos .................1087turning blocks ...................... 534, 730

base, photos ...............................601TV ........................................ 892, 1005twin headstays ............................ 1112

side-by-side vs. fore-and-aft, pho-tos ................................................687

twin-flex (electrical wire) ...........845two-cycle diesel engines .............741Twostar ..........................................494tying up ............................................56

UU. S. Sailing Association

calulating LPS ...........................422U.S. Chemical ..............................617U.S. Coast Guard ................ 227, 417

approved flares .........................248approved life rafts ....................244float plan ....................................333high seas boardings ..................329life jacket regulations ..............237rescue, video .............................250yacht registration ......................405

U.S. Government Printing Office ...............................................335U.S. Naval Academy .....................34U.S. Navy ......................................756U.S. Sailing Association .... 220, 651U.S. State Department

web page ....................................330UDR fiberglass reinforcements .572UFO, photo ...................................185UHMW ........................ 530, 731, 912UK Sails ............................... 127, 128ULDB ............................................520Ulmer, Charlie ..............................128Ultimate 30 .......................... 489, 708ultrasound testing ....................... 1065Ultrasuede (fabric) .....................1027ultraviolet

water sterilization .....................810unidirectional reinforcements ....572United Nations health card .........305United States Power Squadron ..299upholstered wall panels, photos .......1024upholstery ....................................1028

construction .............................1031

corner piece, photo ................ 1031foam, photos ........................... 1025tuck and roll, photo ................ 1029

Ureparapara, Banks Islands ........193

VVacanti foil

drawings .................................... 452Vacanti, Dave ................................451Vacu-Flush ....................................791vacuum cleaner .............................891vacuum-bagging ...........................578Valiant 40, haul-out photo ...........440valves

gate or ball? .............................. 788Van Den Heede, Luc ....................439Van Dyke, Mary, photo .............1086Vancouver 27 ..................................39Vancouver, Canada ....................1087vangs ..............................................695

doublersdetailed illustration .............. 673photos ..................................... 672

mechanical, photos .................. 671Vanguard 32

cockpit, photo ......................... 1093vanilla essence ..............................318vanity cabinet, photo .................1023Vanuatu

Espiritu Santo, dangerous sharks .........................................343Port Sandwich .......................... 308Vila, inoculation requirements 338World War II wreck diving ..... 344

varnishinside timber ........................... 1015

Vaseline ........................ 133, 318, 667v-belts, photos ......................760, 761v-berths .................. 1092, 1094, 1095

photos ........................................ 952VCR ................................................892v-drives ..........................................745Vectran ....................... 716, 734, 1163Vega 27 ..........................................398Velcro ...............229, 920, 1017, 1024

to fasten headliners ................ 1017to fasten screens ....................... 937

Velnzin, Johan .............................1057velocity ..........................................651Velocity VPPs ...............................223Velvia .............................................394veneer ...........................................1008Venezuela ......................................280vent cowl, photo ...........................940ventilation ........................... 930, 1137

aft ............................................... 943at anchor, drawing ................... 932basic onboard airflow ............. 932bunks ....................................... 1044cane-fronted doors, photo .... 1101companionway screen, photo 934dorade vents .............................. 938fans ............................................. 943furniture ..........................943, 1012galley ......................................... 981galley odors .............................. 943general comments .................... 932hardtops, considerations with 922head compartments ................. 943in staterooms, photos .............. 964lockers, photos ....................... 1012mattress underside, photo ....... 970pilothouse ................................. 928

1212 Index

quarter berths .......................... 1129screens .......................................936upholstery ................................1028wind scoops ...............................942windows and ports ...................935

Ventura Harbor ........................... 1127Ventura Publisher ........................ 395Veritas ............................... 1065, 1073vertical (interior) surfaces ........ 1024vertical center of gravity

calculate from righting moments .678general considerations .............442

Vetus Yogi-style cowl, photo ..... 940VHF .. 201, 249, 252, 256, 295, 846, ...............887, 901, ......928, 930, 1129

antenna .......................................845channels ..................................... 211portable ......................................202range ........................................... 201sign, photo .................................201

VHS ............................................... 280vibration

exhaust .......................................775Vic, Edgar ..................................... 269Victor rat traps .............................. 365video ..................................... 224, 352

audio ........................................... 354batteries ............................ 352, 892camera gear ...............................352camera handling ....................... 352editing ............................... 354, 892establishing shots of boat ........ 353onboard sailing .........................353shoot extra! ................................ 353show the cruising lifestyle ......353storage, photos .......................... 949story board .................................353using local music ......................354vary shots ................................... 353videotape ................................... 352

Vikinganchor

stern mount, photo ........... 41, 43raft, photo ..................................242thermally insulated work suit, pho-to ................................................. 233

Village Arts ................................... 395Village Marine

watermakers ...........809, 810, 1184Vincent, Dean ............................. 1089

photo ........................................1090vinegar ........................................... 319vinyl

cushion fabrics ........................1027dodger windows ....................... 142flooring ....................................1035

Vinylester resin ............................ 574Virgin Islands ............................... 312Visa credit card ............................. 403visas ............................................... 305visibility ........................................ 256vitamins ......................................... 336VMG ..................................... 189, 222Voice of America ......................... 208voltage ........................................... 847

110 volts or 220? ......................89512 volts or 24? ...........................887bulbs .........................................1037drop ............................................847meters, photos .................. 856, 897

Voortrekker II ............................... 494VPP ................................................ 223

U.S. Sailing Association .........223v-strut, photo .................................747

WWagner Hydraulics ........................64

autopilot on Intermezzo II .....1108wahoo .............................................355Waiheke Christmas

photos .........................................304Wakaroa ....................................... 1104

anchor recovery, photo ..............50and Beowulf, photo ................1185behind-the-mast roller furling 719child-safe hatches, photo .........937corner details, photos .............1007decorative accents, photo ......1020drawer faces, photo ................1008exposed rudder head, photo ....545freezer baskets ..........................815fridge compressor used for air con-ditioning .....................................837full-length battens ......................88galley layout, photos ................973hatch over shower ....................933hull and fins, drawing ..............462intrusion screen, photo ............934keel drawing ..............................462ketch rig .....................................472lay shaft, photo ..........................759outboard use for propulsion ....780owner’s suite, photos ...............955rudder mishap ...........................525sailplan-hull-keel relationship 415saloon, photo .............................994separate shaft charging system 877upwind efficiency .....................645watertight door, photo .............570wind generator ..........................878

Walbro fuel lift pumps .................764Walder Boom Brake, photo ........674Wales, Patience ....................... 34, 42walkabout ......................................268Walker Air Sep .............................773Wallis Islands ................................523walnut shells, photos ................. 1034Walthers transmissions ...............745Ward, Wardy

wind generators, design ...........879warpage

furniture ...................................1007washboards ................................... 911washing machine ................ 313, 891watchstanding

lighting required for ...............1037water

catching, photos ........................168hot ...............................................806recycling, photo ......................1131

water ballast ......................... 626, 628plumbing ....................................629

water heaterinstallation, photo .....................600

Watercolor .....................................276Waterloo ........................................365watermakers ......................... 805, 809

mounting issues ........................810watermelon ...................................323waterskiing ........................... 346, 347

Alaska, photos ..........................347slalom .........................................348

watertight bulkheadsfull compartmentalization .......568illustration .................................567

retrofitting ................................. 568watertight integrity

cushion .................................... 1028mattress ................................... 1028

WD40 .............................................134emergency engine starting, use for..................................................... 762

weaponscaution ....................................... 331dealing with customs .............. 306drug runners .............................. 333full arsenal, photo .................... 332gun locker ................................. 333maintenance ............................. 333usage guidelines ....................... 331what to carry ............................. 332

weather cloth, photo ....................150weather fax .........................218, 1035

SSB ............................................ 219stand-alone ............................... 218

Weather Window ........................1156Webasto

hot-air heater, photo ................ 840hot-water heater, photo ........... 840

Weblon ...........................................162weevils ......................... 318, 321, 322welding

mechanical properties, chart .. 588portable welder, photo ............ 593reversing bending load, illustra-tion ............................................. 558stainless steel ............................ 564

West Indies .........................321, 1087laundromats .............................. 311

West Marine .................. 34, 182, 240photo ..................................241, 246

WEST System ..............................612West, Gordon .............. 208, 211, 213Westerbeke 4.107 .......................1127Western Caribbean .......................334Westhaven Marina .......................513Westsail ..........................................440Westsail 42 ....................................347Westvy, Charles ............................355wetsuits ..........................................343WH Pilots 34, 64, 68, 380, 726, 1131

hydraulic-drive units, photo ..... 63motor controller, photo ............. 69pumpset, photo ........................... 67remote .......................................... 70

Whalebilge pumps ...................1128, 1131

wheelforward approach, photo ........ 544v. tiller ...................................... 1137

Wherry ...........................................183photo .......................................... 182

whistles ..........................................236Whitbread . 230, 236, 239, 241, 507, 1039Whitbread 60 bow shape, photos .....409Whitbread Round-the-World Race .657, .................................................690White Knight ................................401Whitlock ........................................539Whitmore

Bill ............................................. 489Mary .......................................... 492

Wilcox Crittenden ........................990Wildcat ...........................................515Williams, Bob ..... 34, 824, 833, 853, 856, ...................................... 872, 1128Williams, Steve ...............................34

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Win’son ......................................... 103wind generator .......................... 878

winches .......................................... 723drum materials .......................... 723installations, photos ................. 725mounting ................................... 906photos .......................................1088pilothouse location ...................930power .........................................724power, use aboard Sundeer ... 1117remote switch, photo ...............726self-tailing .................................723sizes aboard Intermezzo ........1045

wind angle ..................................... 223wind generators ................... 280, 878wind mills

mounting approaches, photos 880wind scoops .................................. 942

photos ................................ 170, 171Professional Packaging, photos ............................................171reversed pram hoods, photos ..171

wind steering .................................. 68wind vane

breakaway coupling, photo ......59Chrono Marine Chrono Vane ...61connecting to wheel steering sys-tems, photo ..................................61direct control of tiller .................61home made ..................................61Monitor ........................................58mounting .....................................60Navik, drawing ...........................60RVG ..............................................61Sayes vane

drawing ....................................60photo .........................................61

servo pendulum ..........................60types .............................................60use downwind .............................58use upwind ..................................58vs. autopilot .................................69

Wind's Way ................................. 1093windlass

isolation .....................................899manual, photo .............................52remote control .............................52

windmillsinstallation .................................878overspeed clutch ....................... 879regulating output ......................879

window ................................. 931, 935aluminum bearing rings, photo ............................................623glazing .......................................926hull and cabin, use of for lighting .......................................1026interior (aesthetic) treatment of ...........................................1027shading .......................................927structural details, ilustration ...625

Windrose ....................................... 518wind-scoop effect (from doradevents) ............................................. 940Windshadow

heavy staysail, photo .................83

photo ...........................................426windshield

defoggers ...................................844fixed ............................................922vertical, photos .........................925

windsurfer ............................ 184, 394mast storage ...............................920

Windward Passage .......................381ketch rig .....................................641

Windward Sails ..............................93winged keels

photo ...........................................453wire

amp-carrying ability ................846attachment details, photos .......916chart ............................................847construction ...............................679contruction chart .......................845electric ........................................845halyard longevity ......................735insulation/amperage rating chart .846layout ..........................................846lifelines, use with ......................916materials ....................................679pennants .....................................736size in standing rigging ............678terminals (electric) ...................850twisted, photo ............................849

wiringconventional shorepower ........889generators ..................................895protection ...................................900solar panels ................................881

Wishovich, Sally and John .........518Withers, Bruce ............................ 1032wobble toggle, photo .....................55women’s perspective

acquiring skills ..........................298boat handling under sail ..........298decor ...........................................300docking ......................................299emergency boat handling ........299empowerment ...........................298engine location ..........................301first passage ...............................302galley ..........................................300handling under power ..............299heavy weather ...........................302is cruising right for you? .........302keeping in touch .......................302life aboard ..................................299navigation ..................................299safety issues ...............................298shipboard systems ....................301storage issues ............................301ventilation ..................................300watch routines ...........................302water capacity ...........................301

women’s perspectives .................297Worcestershire sauce ...................319Worden, Dave ...............................387World Health Organization 335, 338World War II .................................368worm gear steering ......................904

Worthington Manufacturingaluminum propane tanks ........ 976propane tanks ........................... 811

woven rovings ..............................572writing

to make money ......................... 394Wyman

Dave ...................................34, 1132Diane ....................................... 1127

Xx-ray .............................................1065

hull welds .................................. 593

Yy valve

bilgepump/deck-wash pump . 793deck wash from bilge pump ... 793engine raw water supply, use asbilge pump ................................ 796galley sink plumbing ............... 792sump pumps .............................. 792toilet exhaust, photo ................ 790use with fuel filters .................. 763

yacht storage .................................378Yachting World .............................614Yachtsaver .....................................251

buoyancy bag system, photo 1135buoyancy, photo ....................... 252calculating buoyancy require-ments ......................................... 253CO2 tanks, photo ..................... 254cost issues ................................. 254fire risks ..................................... 254floorboard installation, photo 254freeboard ................................... 252installation, photos ..........252, 253protection from elements ....... 252reefs ........................................... 251stay with the boat! .................... 251time to do repairs ..................... 251

Yachtsman’s anchor .......................42Yale

double-braid ............................. 734nylon braid .............................. 1130

yankee jib ........................................74Yanmar .............873, 874, 1145, 1158

diesel, photo ............................. 773four-cylinder diesel, performancecurves ........................................ 741

yawl ................................................640yeast (powdered) ..........................318yellow fever ..................................338York automotive air-conditioningcompressor ..................................1099York compressors .........................825

ZZia .................................................1056zinc (on rudder), photo ................599ZipLok bags ................................1136Zodiac ................................... 181, 347

as life raft .................................. 245zucchini farm ..............................1126