How to Prevent Head Odors Aboard Your Sailboat
While permeation of waste gases through flexible sanitation hose is a major source of odors in the head, it is not the only one....
A Permanent Mount for the Sensibulb LED Reading Light
A Permanent Mount for the Sensibulb LED Reading LightBy Thomas WetherbeeI have always been a big fan of brass berth lights, but have never...
The Canvas Air-Conditioner
Even the most dedicated sun worshipper craves shade after a bright, hot day on the water. For those of us whose goals include keeping...
Mailport: January 2011
Could you do a test on anchor swivels? There are two primary manufacturers, Swiss Tech America WASI power ball and Ultra Flip Swivel. Since...
Pressure Cookers Test
No kitchen pot fights a bad reputation the way a pressure cooker does-one pot of lentils exploding in someones face can quickly wipe out...
Mailport: November 2010
I’m hurt, and so is my boat Lady Lady. In your review of Rod Johnstone’s J/95 (August 2010), you said it was not your...
Onboard Amenities: Endurance test of 12-volt Fans Wraps Up
Back in April of 2008, Practical Sailor rounded up 11 fans from seven manufacturers. From Caframo, we tested the Camano, Bora, Kona, Sirocco, and...
Stove-top Baking: How Sweet It Is
Theres nothing like the smell of fresh-baked treats wafting from the galley, and thanks to the Omnia Oven, the crew of any boat with...
Right Track Offers a Creative Storage Fix
Even the best laid-out boat interior has areas of wasted space begging to be utilized. Right Track Designs storage system puts that dead space...
Mailport: July 2010
I recently read your article on two-part teak cleaners (May 2010), and the timing was perfect as I was about to undertake that very...