Insurance For Older Sailboats
In our modern, risk-adverse world there is seldom the opportunity to stand alone, to be self-insured as it were. Gone are the days that...
What Are the Best Options in Hose Clamps and Barbs?
In “Stainless Steel Hose Clamps,” February 2016, we reviewed hose clamps by testing corrosion resistance and clamping security. Not a lot has changed; cheap...
Haul Out Tips to Avoid Confusion and Delays
Every fall, we sailors living in the colder, wintery parts of the world, must haul out our beloved boats and set them gently onto...
Refurbishing the Inflatable Dinghy
Inflatable tenders have become the family car for many cruisers. They haul groceries, take us to snorkeling spots, shuttle guests, haul out second anchors,...
The Best Gloves for the Boatyard
We choose our sailing gloves and deck shoes with great care, because they are our interface with the boat. The same goes for work...
Gelcoat Cleaning and Restoring Hack
How does the saying go again? “Necessity is the mother of invention,” or something along those lines? And so it was earlier this week...
A Brief Modern History of Fiberglass
Fiberglass, also known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), has been an integral material in modern engineering and design, especially within the marine industry. Its lightweight,...
Another Look at ‘Dustless’ Sanding
In “Dustless Sanding,” (see PS April 2016), we described a simple modification to a 5-gallon bucket that would make collecting dust from bottom painting...
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Sailboat in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, Upper...
You’ve been out a few times with friends on their sailboat and now, you’ve caught the sailing bug and, be well advised, there is...
Anode Basics: Dos and Don’ts
No matter what type of boat you have, if she’s kept in the water all season, maintaining your sacrificial anodes must be part of...
Why the Catalina 42 Took Over the Caribbean
You see them everywhere — the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, all across the Caribbean. The Catalina 42, especially the Mark II, has quietly become...
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Dragonfly 25-2 Boat Review
If you’ve ever dreamed of blasting across the water at 25 knots with the wind in your hair and the spray in your face...