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Know Your Lifting and Blocking Points: A Critical Haul-Out Safety Guide

Know Your Lifting and Blocking Points: A Critical Haul-Out Safety Guide

Haul-out day is stressful enough without wondering whether your boat is being lifted and blocked correctly. But here’s the thing most boat owners don’t realize: improper lifting or blocking can cause serious, expensive damage to your hull—damage that might not even be visible until much later.

We learned this lesson the hard way in Thailand.

Prepping for a haul out

Under the Radar: 6 Maintenance Tasks That Often Get Overlooked

Under the Radar: 6 Maintenance Tasks That Often Get Overlooked

After 10 years of living aboard and cruising, Amy and I learned that some of the most important maintenance tasks are the ones that never make it onto the typical owner’s checklist. These aren’t the glamorous projects or the obvious big-ticket items—they’re the quiet, unglamorous tasks that prevent disasters.

Here are six maintenance tasks that deserve more attention than they typically get, plus a bonus tip for sailboat owners.