Wrapping Stainless Steel for Better Grip
The very first project tackled on my new-to-me catamaran a decade ago was to wrap the helm wheel with line. Our delivery trip home...
Testers Check Epoxy Sandability, Adhesion, and More
Testers evaluated sandability, resistance to sag, cure time, and adhesion using sample fiberglass panels with 3-by-3-inch test swatches. The fairing compounds were applied and...
Which Bottom Paints Last the Longest?
Current TestingIn this issue, we offer an update on three different test panels-after 33 months, 22 months, and 11 months in the water.The 33-month...
DIY Rigging Hacks
Photos by Jonathan Neeves
Over the years weve owned Josepheline, our 38-foot Lightwave catamaran, weve figured out a few simple fixes to some niggling onboard...
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,...
The Sailor’s Boot Dryer
I like the outdoors. I sail year-round, and I can endure as much heat and cold as my passions demand. But whether it is...
Battery Care Pays Off
Among the more neglected pieces of gear aboard most boats are the primary storage batteries, which faithfully crank the engine and light the lights....
How to Measure Boat Humidity: Psychrometric Charts Do It Right
Insulation is a greater energy-saving expedient; if our heater or air conditioner is undersized, fixing drafts, shading or insulating windows, and insulating non-cored laminate...
Mailport: April 2010
I singlehand frequently in all conditions and always wear a tether, but I was wondering: What happens when you go over the side on...
Controlling Motion: Two Case Studies
Securing a small boat between pilings in a wrong-sized slip is a common challenge. The dock line angles from the dolphins (outlying pilings) are...
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...
