Taking on Big Do-it-Yourself Boat Jobs
Last fall, I embarked on one of the most time-consuming boat projects I've done in years, one I hope never to repeat—remove six layers...
The Disappearing Do-it-Yourself Boatyard
As I review the preliminary results from our most recent bottom paint report, I'm again haunted by a recurring nightmare. The details change, but...
Sailboat Winter Covers: What to Look For
The post-pandemic rush to the sea has brought a whole new group of readers into the Practical Sailor family, so although many of you...
Stay Warm, Stay Safe
About this time of year, sailors in the temperate zones are looking for inexpensive ways to warm the cabin. We've done several reports on...
Keep Calm and Carry On Cursing
Every once a while, we have a good malapropism wash over the transom and into our Mailport section. This letter dates from several years...
Dealing with Dirty Sails
If you've been looking for Practical Sailor's guidance on sail-cleaning, this blog post is a good place to start.
We published a PS Advisor on...
Ian Exposes Risks to Boats in Hurricane Zone
With our Southwest Florida office so near to the path of Hurricane Ian’s eye, we’re getting a sad, up-close look at the storm’s impact...
Stay Safe While Saving a Storm-damaged Boat
When people are hurt and homes and precious possessions are destroyed or lost forever, a wrecked recreational sailboat seems wholly unimportant. But for many...
Choosing the Perfect Hurricane Hole
With Tropical Storm Ian entering the Gulf of Mexico and the projected path bringing storm force winds to the Florida Keys by as early...
How Sailors Can Be Citizen Scientists
When I took over the helm of Practical Sailor more than 15 years ago, although it was never explicitly stated, the mission seemed pretty...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
