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January - 2008 Vol. 50 No.1 |
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Written by Staff of Pacific Yachting
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Table of Contents
FEATURES
 Back to the Beginning (content available online)
Flashback to 1968: A look at PY’s first issue.
 Jedediah Island: Homesteading on The Strait of Georgia (content available online)
With its fascinating agricultural heritage, Jedediah Island, between Texada and Lasqueti, is the kind of place that brings alive the pioneer spirit, promising adventure, variety and challenge to all its visitors.
By Elsan Zimmerly
 Buying a Boat in the U.S. (content available online)
Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side of the Border?
With the U.S. and Canadian dollars on par, British Columbians in the market for a boat are turning their gaze south. Get the best deal with this how-to guide on everything from working with a Canadian broker to getting that shiny new boat home.
By Rick Hudson
 The Great Hourston Makeover
To rebuild or not to rebuild? When faced with the decision of revitalizing the family’s favourite runabout or moving on to a new one, the Wallises chose a professional rebuild. Here’s how they did it.
By Rob Morris
 Special: Marine Power 2008
There’s much more than emissions standards driving research and development in marine engines, and an amazing crop of new products for 2008 proves this point. Learn about the exciting new power products now available to recreational boaters.
By Sven Donaldson
 The Hands On Boater:
The Auxiliary Fuel Pump
Learn how one boater installed an inexpensive auxiliary fuel pump to ease maintenance and provide a backup.
By Ralph Buchanan Pears
DEPARTMENTS
 View From Here (content available online)
40 Years of PY
By Peter A. Robson
Letters
Compiled by Dale Miller
 Currents (content available online)
Esso pulls out of coastal B.C.; Lng terminal for Texada; vessel regs and Licensing changes; and more
Compiled by Hilary Henegar
Galley
Galley Essentials
By James Barber
Off the Shelf
New Year, New Products
By Robert Buller
Reflections
Rowing to Work
By Colin Masson
Coastlines
Historic Esquimalt
By Andrew Scott
 Ask the Pros (content available online)
Upgrading a propane stove;
Replacing teak plugs
By the Staff of Quadrant Marine Institute
 Racing Corner (content available online)
Bright Future for Young B.C. Sailors
Compiled by Dale Miller
Chartering
Cruising Down Under
By Donna Carter
Boat Reviews
On Board Sail
HANSE 400
Bold styling, a plethora of options and plenty of zip
By Sven Donaldson
On Board Power
CAMPION 822 EXPLORER
New offshore sportfisher may give established competitors a run for their money
By Roger McAfee
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