Keeping Willow From Weeping
Contributing Editor Scott Rosenthal has been getting ready for his annual summer cruise. For now, though, he's knuckle-deep in goop.
Offshore Log: Setting Up a Maintenance Program
A written maintenance log is the only way to keep up with the entropy of systems and schedules.
Bottom Paints 2002
Micron Extra from Interlux and Pettit's Trinidad SR are still top-notch paints, but running nearly neck-and-neck with the coppers is E-Paint's EP 2000.
Bilge Absorbers
Standard flat sheets perform far better in our tests than the fancier, more expensive kinds.
Plastics Versus Weather: The Nature of a Losing Battle
Here's a short, painless lesson on plastics and the abuses of nature, with a sidebar on goops we like.
Off-the-Shelf Marine Toolkits
We looked at 11 pre-packed sets of tools. Some were OK. None would be enough on its own.
Topside Paint Test Kick-Off
Eight coatings, all made by either Interlux or Epifanes, earn excellent ratings in our kick-off test.
Varnish Exposure Update (and Coatings Recap)
Paint and varnish shouldn't be too difficult to understand: They're coatings you apply with a brush, roller or pad to protect or beautify the...
Emergency Rigging Cutters
The new Toolova Shootit 12 is a no-brainer at the high end-it cuts wire and rod almost like butter. At the low end, the old hacksaw does pretty well, too.
Multi-Tools: Leatherman Wave Covers the Waterfront
Leatherman leads the way with a quality tool at a good price. The Gerber 800 Legend, the Kershaw, SOG's Powerlock, and the Spyderco SpydeRench also top our list.
Why This $1M+ Sailboat Might Be The Best Bluewater Cruiser in...
The Bluewater 56 is one of the most misunderstood offshore cruisers in the sailing world — and today we’re diving deep into what makes...
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The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up
Are you in the market for a 35 to 40 foot sailboat under $100,000? Are you considering a Catalina 380? Have you seen a...