How Do Different Vinyl Types Compare?
After several months of testing the panels, we established some preliminary findings regarding different vinyl brands. The untreated Strataglass, OSea, and Regalite panels were...
Protecting Clear Vinyl Windows
Protective PolishesAs it was with the spray products, ease of application among the creams and pastes was very similar, and all but one earned...
Protecting Clear Vinyl Windows
As any boat owner can attest, theres no better view than the one from the helm underway. But as time and UV exposure yellow...
3M Masking Tape Matchup
Most sailors have discovered that when it comes to applying marine coatings, masking tape is as important as a paintbrush if you want straight...
Curing the Tainted Tank
We filled our water tanks (40 and 72 gallons) in May, and now the water is brackish, brown. Have you done a study on...
Mailport: July 2013
A few issues ago, you had a short article on deck hardware (blocks, traveler, cars, etc.) that included Garhauer, and you mentioned that the...
Anti-Mildew Weapons
I was wondering whether you might have any comments on using bottom paint on the boats interior to help fight mold and mildew. Many...
Mailport: June 2013
How thick is too thick for the buildup of old layers of bottom paint? This question arises because I have just finished painting the...
Indoor Sailboat Refinishing
I am restoring old fiberglass sailing club boats (Rhodes 19s) in a confined, heated space in winter, and I need to paint the topsides,...
Best Boat Soaps for Regular Washdowns
Sticking to a regular boat bath regimen has multiple benefits. It not only keeps a boat looking good, but it also helps protect it...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
