Can Carbon Foam Batteries Meet Hype?
In the May issue of Practical Sailor, one battery stood out from the others in its ability to recover from what we call partial...
Bottom Paint Makers face Irgarol Shortage
Antifouling paint manufacturers are reporting that Irgarol, a pesticide commonly used as a boosting agent in antifouling paints, is in short supply in the...
Barnacles Consume Test Panels at 18 Months
The widespread failure among all paints was the headline event this year, but of almost equal importance were the results of new bottom paints...
Making Sense of Our Ratings
Most long-time readers are familiar with our ratings categories-Best Choice, Recommended, and Budget Buy-but their significance might not be so obvious to new readers....
Installing a Deck Washdown Pump
You need only look at a couple photos in our report on anchor holding power in mud to recognize the advantages of a washdown...
Never Enough Rope
Editor's note: While clearing out the rope-cluttered cockpit lockers last week I was reminded of this fun piece by former PS editor Doug Logan,...
Roll-bar Anchors in Mud
In the February 2015 report on anchoring in mud we took a slight detour from our usual process, although we have done similar reports...
Pocket Cruisers Unite!
I've always been a sucker for pocket cruisers, so when Ken Lange, the owner of International Marine, offered the chance to sail the builders...
Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
