Welcome to the American Mainsail Sailing Knowledge Base
Let’s Talk about Climate Change in the Gulf of Maine…
Let’s talk about climate change in the gulf of Maine.
Marine Gasoline Engine Explosions
A fuel-related explosion can be fatal. Read up to find out what happened at a fuel dock in Missouri in 2020, and educate yourself on basic, gasoline-powered boat safety.
The Perfect Cruising Boat
Brian and Karin offer their thoughts on cruising sailboat design after over 10 years at sea and a circumnavigation.
USS Thresher: A Tragic Piece of Portsmouth Maritime History
The tale of a local Naval tragedy, the loss of USS Thresher.
An Interview with Dr. Uli Remmlinger - A Modern Study of the DelFt Yacht Series
Dr. Ulrich Remmlinger reflects on his latest research as well as thoughts on a lifetime of sailing all around the world.
Structural Fiberglass, Epoxy, and Composites
Dedicated to all things related to structural epoxy and maybe some fiberglass.
SCUBA Report: Blue Heron Bridge - West Palm Beach, FlorIda
Our dive at Blue Heron Bridge, FL
Sailboat Charging Systems
Alternators, wind Generators, solar Panels, generators, and more. This page is dedicated to all things related to getting power into your sailboat.
Mr. Funnel - A Shameless Plug (and I Don’t regret It)
A shameless plug for the Mr. Funnel fuel/water filter.
Fuel Stabilizer for Marine Gasoline Engines (And Ethanol Too)
Gasonline fuel containing ethanol cab be a huge problem for your marine engines. Here’s the ways that I use to help solve water contamination issues.
Sailboat Bottom Paint Master List
Our always a work-in-progress comprehensive list of sailboat bottom paints.
Our Favorite Nautical Sailing Terms, Phrases, and Slangs
A page dedicated to our favorite nautical terms and phrases. Some useful and current, some old and silly.
Our Favorite Sailing Resources
Standing on the shoulders of giants… This page is our main library of sailing resources we recommend.
How Do Boats Corrode? Part 2: The Galvanic series and galvanic corrosion
Galvanic corrosion is a serious concern on any sailboat. This knowledge base article will keep you informed.
How Do Boats Corrode? Part 1: Cathodic protection
Providing cathodic protection to your underwater metals is important. Do you understand how cathodic protection works?