Belowdecks & Amenities

Sailboat Accessory Hooks

Boats are always challenged by limited storage space. Many production boats share two common features: they have lockers that are either bottomless or wet...

The DIY Hanger Hook

It was a given that anything added to the cockpit locker of our F-24 test boat had to be quickly removable. All of the...

Stowing Bicycles on Boats

One of the blessings of a multihull is its wide expanse of deck space that opens up possibilities that you might not consider on...

Sailing Gifts for 2018

No one really wants just practical gifts, so we've tried to locate a few items that go beyond pure utility for this holiday season. The...

Combatting Weevils

Most rice and grain sold in western countries is fumigated, generally with phosphine. However, this often kills only the live insects, leaving the eggs...

Clearing the Air Around Odor Testing

Drew Frye After several rounds of chemical testing for holding tanks, we have got this stink detection down to a science. Because the masking chemicals are...

Controlling Porta Potty Odor

We were kind of hoping to never revisit the whole holding tank/hoses/chemical topic again. Several memorable years were spent playing with iguana poo, researching...

Making Ice Last

Does block or bottled ice last longer than cube ice? What about dry ice? Will wrapping a blanket around the ice chest really help?...

Non-Skid Tapes for Boats

Slips and falls will probably always be the greatest hazard on a sailboat, whether the result is a trip over the side, a knee...

Air Conditioning for Sailboats

One of the great joys of sailing is the state of near nakedness (literal and figurative) to the wind, air, and sea-and the wisdom...

Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...