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.
Brinkmann, LSI, Optronics Shine Bright in Spotlight Test
Sixteen lights from six manufacturers.
Gelcoat Repair Kits: Bondo Best
In the beginning, there was paint, and for a long time the repair of scratches and gouges was relatively simple.
Update: Honey Teak Has Staying Power
Last March, we reported the initial results of a new long-term varnish exposure test. What a difference a year makes!
Why Is This 46 Foot Sailboat So Cheap? Hunter 460 Review
Is the Hunter 460 really one of the best-value cruising sailboats on the used market? In this video, we take a deep, honest look...
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Jeanneau 65 Used Boat Review
From the drawing board of Philippe Briand, a renowned marine architect over the past four decades, comes the Jeanneau Yachts 65. This boat is...