Buyer's Resources
Long projections like the bow roller must be adequately reinforced to absorb the shock loads of anchoring.
The Pros and Cons of a Plumb Bow
Does this racer-style stem make sense for cruising boats?
Practical Sailor editors looked at emerging design trends at the most recent Annapolis Boat Show. What caught our eye was that race-boat designers’ long-running obsession with near vertical, “plumb” bows—a shape that squeezes maximum waterline length into a hull—has trickled down to boats built for cruising. This raised the question: Is this race-boat style stem advantageous to a cruising sailboat? It is important to recognize that a plumb stem and long waterline aren’t the only design factors that make a sailboat go fast.
More Buyer's Resources
-
A Sailor’s Guide to Marine Insurance
Subscribers Only — Practical Sailor recently interviewed market insiders on the state of marine insurance, and we found that several... -
Recent Changes in Marine Insurance Underwriting
Subscribers Only — As with most industries, the marine-insurance market has seen some changes in recent years, the result of both... -
Tips to Help You Save on Boat and Yacht Insurance
Subscribers Only — Use an insurance agent. It is fine to do some initial price-checking online, but you likely will pay more acting as... -
DIY Survey Checklist for Used-boat Buying
Subscribers Only — Boat buying is an exciting, maddening exercise that can test the tolerance of even the most patient sailor. Most of... -
Funding the Dream
Subscribers Only — In the June 2001 issue, Practical Sailor looked at financing boats and recommended that prospective boat buyers... -
A Practical Look at Sailboat Cockpit Design
Subscribers Only — A sailboat cockpit’s design and layout can determine the process of boat-handling tasks, including everything... -
Practical Sailor's 2011 Gear of the Year Picks
Subscribers Only — Each year, as the fall boat shows—and the deals that come with them—appear on the horizon, we pore over the... -
ebook — Entry-Level Sailboats, Volume 2
-
ebook — Entry-Level Sailboats, Volume 1
