Quest for the Sailboat Cupholder
Cupholders are so ubiquitous on cars today, that it’s hard to imagine a time when there wasn’t a place to put your coffee mug...
The Big Chill: Preparing to Sail Through Winter
For the first year since escaping New England to take the helm of Practical Sailor in 2005, I’ll be experiencing a true autumn, this time...
Adventures in Onboard Coffee-making
A few years ago, a gourmet coffee maker contacted us about a new blend it had developed especially for sailors. As I recall, the...
Refinishing Your Boat’s Non-skid Deck
Although you can allow your varnish and hull paint to fade, crack, or peel with no more penalty than the disdain of those who...
Connecting Very Small Wires on Boats
If new LEDs or marine electronics are your horizon, you'll soon find yourself tangling with tiny wire connections that seem so fragile it's hard...
Building a Better Boat Fender
My main problem with boat fenders is that they appear to violate the cardinal rule of cruising: any object you bring on the boat...
Engine Spares for the Cruising Sailor
Cruising sailors rely on their engines a lot more than they like to admit. Although the internet has helped close the gap between parts...
Improving Roller Furling Efficiency
Over the years, Practical Sailor testers have dug into the topic of roller furling gear—one of the most popular upgrades on an older boat....
Defeating Bacteria in Your Diesel Fuel
We've ensured that we're taking on good, high quality fuel and we're even pre-filtering it, yet still our filters clog quicker than they ever...
Diesel Fuel Polishing Systems
If you plan on doing some long-term cruising with an auxiliary diesel, and expect to be picking up fuel in out of the way...
What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?
This week we explore what the best folding bike is to keep on your sailboat and compare the time honored Dahon Folding Bike with...
