Liquid Wax Test Reaches Six-month Mark
Thankfully, it is not our job to develop a product that satisfies humankind’s seemingly innate attraction to glossy surfaces. There are more than enough...
Exposure Test Results: Varnishes, Teak Oils, and Other Exterior Wood Coatings
Science and technology have turned the once-simple task of choosing a wood coating into a brain-numbing chore best suited for those with a degree...
Affordable Marine Antifouling Paint
Practical Sailor spends a lot of time studying bottom paint for good reason. Bottom paint prices continue to rise, pushing the $300-per-gallon mark, and...
How Do Acrylic Finishes Hold Up Compared to Boat Waxes?
The search for shortcuts to a shiny hull ends here at Practical Sailor, and while weve yet to find any "miracle" products, new technology...
Practical Sailor Launches Long-term Liquid Boat Wax Test
In the February 2009 issue of Practical Sailor, we reviewed paste waxes, those harder compounds normally sold in cans or tubs. In our perennial...
Paste Waxes Test Six-month Checkup
How long do they last? In the February 2009 issue of Practical Sailor, we reviewed a sampling of 10 paste waxes that were available...
Eco-friendly Boat Maintenance
In the May 2008 Practical Sailor, we looked at eco-friendly marine maintenance products for outside the hull-less toxic bottom paints, paint strippers, waterline stain...
Whats the Best Way to Restore Clear Plastic Windows?
Preserving a clear view through clear plastic on dodgers or enclosures is one of the most challenging tasks in boat maintenance. Restoring a vinyl...
The Great Metal Polish Showdown
Practical Sailor last tested metal polishes in March 2007, and the best choice for most jobs was the Miracle Cloth. The treated cloths best...
Practical Sailor Resumes its Search for the Best Boat Wax
Practical Sailor tested a field of 10 tubs of paste waxes for ease of application, gloss, texture, finish, and price. Most of the products...
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...
