Welcome (Part II) and Meet the Skipper
In keeping with this blog's theme of offering a glimpse of what's going on "inside" Practical Sailor, this post-our second since we've revamped the...
Waxing and Polishing Your Boat
Spring will be here sooner than we think, so I am plunging once again into polishing and waxing fiberglass boat hulls. This post covers...
Big Adventures in Small Boats
I've always admired adventurers in small boats. If I were to trace my sea addiction it would likely be to Kon-Tiki, a book that...
Rotten to the Core: Deck Core Repair Advice
Cored decks are a soggy subject for many owners of older boats, but owners of new boats have to be wary too. I turn...
Going Aloft Safely
For those of you who plan to go aloft to do some work this spring, please make sure you are well aware of all...
AC Shorepower Cord Inspections
One of the often overlooked maintenance items in the pre-season rush to the water is the AC shorepower system. Accredited surveyor and PS Contributor...
Deadly Accident, Swing Keels, and Mandatory PFDs
Two boaters died last week in a boating accident involving some promising young students in Newport News, Virginia. It is a sad story about...
Summer Dreams, Brad Van Liew, and Moitessier
In New England, the first hint is the fog and tide blowing through open windows and then revealing, at once, the sky. The wash...
Toilet paper, Vacuflush, and a search for PS testers
Last months report on fast-dissolve toilet paper took on a new significance this past week as we began testing Sealands Vacuflush toilets, toilets that...
Quick and Easy Gelcoat Repair
Few used sailboats are without some minor gel coat repairs that need attending. The small spidercracks and chips may seem like an easy job,...
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...
