Is the Single-sideband Radio Still Relevant?
My wife Theresa and I, with only a VHF radio to reach the outside world, fell into the incommunicado category during our cruising days....
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...
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...
Going Aloft Sans Butterflies
With the fall and winter sailing season fast approaching in South Florida, it's time for me buckle up and do a full inspection of...
Understanding Practical Sailor’s Ratings System
The upcoming September 2016 issue of Practical Sailor magazine features our 2016 Gear of the Year roundup. This annual report profiles 10 to 15...
Upgrading the Cruising Mainsail
Autumn can be a slower time for many sailmakers, so if you are planning on having a new sail made before next spring, now...
Refinishing Your Boat’s Non-skid Deck
While the consequence of letting your varnish and hull paint to fade is usually no worse than a blow to your ego, you don't...
Repairing Leaky Portlights
Leaky portlights and hatches are one of the more frustrating projects to face on an old boat.
The best case scenarios are easiest to deal...
Boat Mooring Upgrade Primer
How to handle stretch and chafe in a mooring system raises several questions. Although three-stand nylon is the most economical option, more esoteric (and...
BoatUS: Beware of ‘Regular 88’ Gasoline
If you are like me, you probably spent a recent weekend awakening your dinghy engine from its slumber. If you winterized your outboard according...
Monitor Your Whole Boat From Home On A Mobile App
What if you could monitor your whole boat from home on a mobile app or on your computer? Today, we look at ship monitoring...
