Guides & stories
Maintenance guides, rigging tips and stories from the easysea world.
Utility
Hoisting the tender aboard with a tackle
Lifting the tender or the outboard aboard without straining your back is a job for a block-and-tackle: a set of blocks that multiplies the force you apply to the line so a load that would be imposs...
Leading lines aft: control from the cockpit
Leading lines aft means routing halyards, reefing lines and sail controls back to the cockpit so you can hoist, reef and trim without ever leaving the helm. The system is a tidy chain of turning po...
Jacklines are the load-bearing lines that run bow to stern along your deck so you can clip your safety harness to them with a tether and move around the boat without ever unclipping. Rigging them p...
Maintenance
Boat Batteries in Winter: Storage and Maintenance
A lead-acid or AGM battery left discharged over winter will be permanently damaged by spring, and a battery left connected to the boat's loads without any charging will discharge itself whether you...
Winterizing the Tender Outboard: Storage and Preservation
A small outboard that is flushed with fresh water, has its fuel dealt with deliberately, gets fresh gearcase oil and is stored upright in a dry place will start in spring. One that is lifted off th...
Protecting the Deck During Winter Layup
Most winter deck damage is not done by the weather directly. It is done by the things owners fit to protect the boat from the weather: a cover that chafes, a line that saws, a batten that holds wat...
Blog posts
10 Essential sailing knots to know
Mastering a selection of essential sailing knots is a fundamental skill for any sailor, whether you’re just starting out or have years of experience. These knots are crucial for a wide range of tas...
Summer Sale · August 15 → 31
Summer Sale.
Summer Sale prices across the whole catalogue. Discount already applied, no code to enter. On September 1 everything goes back to list price, automatically.