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What Are the Best Options in Hose Clamps and Barbs?

Boat Maintenance
In “Stainless Steel Hose Clamps,” February 2016, we reviewed hose clamps by testing corrosion resistance and clamping security. Not a lot has changed; cheap ones may let you down, quality lasts,...

Haul Out Tips to Avoid Confusion and Delays

Boat Maintenance
Every fall, we sailors living in the colder, wintery parts of the world, must haul out our beloved boats and set them gently onto their cradle, trailer or supports for the...

Bareboat Chartering Basics: Sail the Caribbean the Practical Way

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Growing up in Montreal, I dreamed of sailing in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Still, to this day, I am drawn to the Caribbean by the soft white sand beaches,...

Checking Rope Strength

Anchoring Mooring
We like nylon for docklines, anchor rode and chain snubbers because it stretches, absorbing jolts that would otherwise be transferred to the boat and ground tackle. But all of that stretching...

Refurbishing the Inflatable Dinghy

DIY Projects
Inflatable tenders have become the family car for many cruisers. They haul groceries, take us to snorkeling spots, shuttle guests, haul out second anchors, and even tow the mothership if need...

Grampian 26 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
The first fiberglass auxiliary sailboats were built in the late 1950s; for the record, the first was the 40-foot Philip Rhodes-designed Bounty II (1956), followed by the S&S-designed New Horizons 26...

Beneteau First 375 Used Boat Review

Sailboats 36-40ft
A Mexican vacation with her husband had Debbie Bulk dreaming of a better way to see local village life, away from the regular tourist destinations. On an idyllic evening stroll near...

Vesper Marine WatchMate 850 and Icom M91D: Where Credit is Due

Handheld Electronics
AIS (automatic identification system) transponders put out a signal that describes your boat and what it is doing to other ships. It also receives the same information from any other ship...

How to Prep and Store More Interesting Produce for Passage

Living Aboard
As any seasoned sailor knows, managing space and resources on a boat is paramount. This is especially true when it comes to storing and using fresh fruits and vegetables. Sarah Powell-Fowler knows...

The Best Gloves for the Boatyard

Boat Maintenance
We choose our sailing gloves and deck shoes with great care, because they are our interface with the boat. The same goes for work gloves, and choosing the right pair for...

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A Rival for Island Packet, Made in China – Outbound 46...

Like Kraken Yachts and some Passport sailboats, Outbound Yachts are made in China. It's heavy like an Island Packet, but fast like a Beneteau....
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A Fast Small Sailboat from Saffier

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A Terrible Sailing Accident – SV Platino

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If you're looking for a roomy coastal cruiser and tend on the taller side, the Pearson 303's offers a solid build and 6-ft. 3-in. headroom. Photo courtesy of Sailboatlistings.com.
Sailboat Reviews

Pearson 303 Used Boat Review

The Pearson 303, introduced in 1983, is a fairly typical example of the kind of work Pearson was doing in the mid-1980s, continuing until...
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