The Pesky Problems of Boat Pests
Ever since I fell under the spell of E.B. White’s classic tale “Charlotte’s Web,” I’ve been more than reluctant to stomp on every bug...
Detecting and Dealing with Stainless-steel Corrosion
Our upcoming report on passivating stainless steel brought to mind several past articles we've run on stainless steel failures. Although high-quality stainless can provide...
Small-boat Dreams and Carl Alberg’s Classic Daysailers
Taste is as fickle as doldrum winds, and taste in sailboats are no exception. Ten years ago we explored the world of luxury daysailors,...
Quick and Dirty Anchor Shank Strength Test
So you've read our many reports on anchor shanks, and you're thinking, I wonder what kind of steel my anchor shank is made of?...
Sizing Up the Autumn List
If you live in a place where the leaves change color each autumn, then September is your dessert-that last sweet taste to savor before...
PS Seeking Reports of 3M 4000 UV Failure
Six years ago (“Marine Sealant Adhesion Tests,” published November 2016) Practical Sailor began exposing samples of marine sealants to weather and sunlight to compare...
PS Tests and the Death Spiral of Curiosity
The next few months will be busy. The particularly brutal winter of 2014-2015 drove many of our testers into their workshops, and now they...
Antifouling paint prices hold steady
I just finished a quick run-through on bottom paint prices and noticed that, for the first time in recent memory, I don't see any...
Respirator and Dust Mask Safety
Although falling off a ladder or cutting yourself with a sharp tool are the most common boatyard injuries, the risks we face from the...
Gelcoat Repairs Revisited
Eventually every owner of a fiberglass boat will have to deal with gelcoat cracks and chips. Fixing these minor blemishes are well within reach...
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...
