Epoxy Versus Polyester Resin for Fiberglass Boat Repair Projects
If you’re contemplating some major build or repair projects involving fiberglass this winter, then you are probably trying to decide whether it is worth...
The Captain’s Responsibility During a Haulout
My previous blog posts on cruising rallies and how they affect decision-making raised a number of insightful comments from readers. I think every skipper...
Understanding Dew Point to Prevent Boat Mildew
With all the rain this spring, boaters in almost every region of the U.S. are dealing with mildew on their boat. For many of...
Rethinking Faux Teak Temperatures
Our recent report on synthetic-teak decking options (see PS December 2015) raised a bit of a ruckus among the contenders in what is an...
Clipper Fatality Highlights Adventure Sail Risks
This adventure sail event was concieved by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston in 1995, and over the next two decades the race has been run under...
Tiller Versus Wheel
The tiller on Tosca was rough-hewn piece of sawn ash, tough and springy. Where it fit in your hand it was about as big...
Antifouling Paint Prices Follow Copper Surge
The antifouling coating industry is dominated by copper-based paint, so as copper prices reach their highest levels in recent history, I was curious to...
International Sailing During COVID-19
The Valiant 40 on the cover of the September issue is named Brick House and belongs to longtime contributor the late Patrick Childress and...
LPG Explosion Kills Sailor in Guatemala
Three days after I blogged about the risks of having liquid petroleum gas (LPG) onboard boats, and shared frequent PS contributor and marine surveyor...
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...
