Can a Snubber Hook Weaken Your Rode?
The article states: We think any device promoted for attaching a snubber to an anchor chain should not detract from the strength of the...
The Chilling Facts About Cold Water Survival
After living in Florida for so many years, it is easy to forget the risks associated with colder waters, vividly demonstrated in a video...
Storage Tips for Gasoline and Diesel
If you're putting your boat into storage this winter, one of the simplest jobs you can do to save you headaches next spring is...
Corrosion Protection: Ethanol Fuel Additive Test
For more on fuel additives and ethanol fuels, check out our 2008 test of ethanol fuel treatments, and our special report on ethanol...
Tips for Caulking Polyethylene
How strong is this bond? In our testing, we found the shear strength of the bond on a heat-treated piece of polyethylene to be...
The Blow-by-blow Boathook Test
We recently wrapped up a comprehensive test of boathooks for Practical Sailor. You can see that full report in the November 2016 issue, which...
Is Stainless Steel Really the Best Metal for Use in an Anchor?
Each time Practical Sailor conducts an anchor test, we get questions about the materials used in anchors, particularly stainless steel. Stainless steel is much...
A Simplified Internet Connection for Boats
As high-speed, cellular data service extends throughout the coastal U.S. and abroad, the ability to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot (MiFi) has...
Preventing Fuel Problems in Marine Diesel Engines
Murphy's Law has an affinity for old marine diesel engines, particularly those with aging fuel systems. Problems with bad fuel is one of the...
The View from Havana
Do they check your boat when you go back to America?They do, I said, though I had no idea if anyone did. And I...
How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper
Looking to learn how to buy sails for your sailboat? Deciding between Dacron sails or laminate sails? Thinking about how to buy carbon fibre...
