Shurhold Buffing Pad Cleaner
During our April 2014 performance test of rubbing compounds, we sullied a dozen brand-new wool buffing pads, all of which were Shurhold brand. Since...
Practical Sailor Tests DC-powered Handheld Vacuums
MakitaMakita has long been known for making quality tools, and its BCL 180 handheld vac upholds the company’s reputation. It was the quietest of...
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...
Mailport: April 2010
I singlehand frequently in all conditions and always wear a tether, but I was wondering: What happens when you go over the side on...
Dinghy Roller Test Drive
We tested each product for overall quality of construction, ease of installation, and ease of use. Each model was tested on three different surfaces...
Hunting Elusive CNG Refill
I have a CNG (compressed natural gas) stove onboard, and Ive had a hell of a time finding a place to refill the tanks....
Bruce Kirby Memoir Tops The Reading List
Writer, raconteur, polymath, and Olympian, very few have touched the sport of sailing in all its facets as thoroughly as Bruce Kirby. Yes, he...
Goo vs. Gaskets for Bedding
I am wondering why boat manufacturers use bedding compound instead of gaskets to seal deck hardware and fittings. It seems, at least on my...
Bottomless Lockers Be Gone
Storage is a challenge on small boats, and my new-to-me Corsair Marine F-24 trimaran was particularly Spartan this regard. The skinny hulls provided minimum...
Lightweight RIBs: Apex, Aria, Zodiac
Early inflatables were often little more than rubber rafts with an outboard motor bracket attached. They were slow and not very maneuverable, but they...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
