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BoatU.S. MAGAZINE FEBRUARY/MARCH 2012
52
features
PHOTO: BILLY BLACK
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44 | When Isabel Came To Town by Bernadette Bernon
;ater over the floorboards is one of those moments in life where every decision is crucial
48 | The Boating Playlist by Tim Murphy
;et ready to rock with our be; boating playli;s
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52 | Composite Composition Photography by Billy Black
;his unique yacht blends exquisite finish, art, design, and music
COVER: A Sabre 52 Salon
Express carves through the
water off Portland, Maine.
Photo by Billy Black.
54 | Hemingway’s Boat by Paul Hendrickson
;n this excerpt the be;-selling author explores ;apa’s love of the legendary ;ilar
58 | Consumer’s Guide To Boat Binoculars by Tom Neale
;ere’s what to look for in a pair of boating binocs
departments
4 | At The Helm
6 | Reader Forum
10 | BoatU.S. Reports
82 | Boaters’ Marketplace
84 | At Your Service
85 | On BoatUS.com
20 | From Handyman To Waterman by Ann Dermody
AMERICAN BOATER ;rom “;his ;ld ;ouse,” to the pilothouse
25 | Do You Know Leech From Luff? by Amanda Suttles
GOOD FOUNDATION ;ur new online ;earn ;o ;ail course
will get you up to speed
26 | Is Copper Bottom Paint Sinking? by Ryck Lydecker
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ;ill more ;ates follow ;ashington’s ban?
36 | Liability, A Marina Hot Potato? by Caroline Ajootian
THE ADVOCATE ;on’t assume your marina will pay for damages
42 | Gonna Get Myself Connected by Lenny Rudow
ELECTRONICS ;he wireless network
PRACTICAL BOATER
62 | Ask The Experts
68 | Innovative New
Models In Miami
NEW BOATS
with Michael Vatalaro
73 | Big Changes
Under The Hood
BOAT INNOVATIONS
with John Adey
74 | Find The Best
Marine Surveyor
SEAWORTHY
with Bob Adriance
78 | How To Install
A Bilge Pump
DO IT YOURSELF
with Lenny Rudow
