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Barient WinchesWe recently heard from a reader that he was able to purchase replacement roller bearings for Barient 28+ winches, for $55, from the...

A Summers Work

Contrary to the popular belief of Floridians, summer in New England does last longer than two weeks. At least two months, sometimes three, which...

Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy

Wish your old boat had a scoop transom with steps? These two PS readers modified their counter and reverse transoms.

Stern Boarding: Stairway to Heaven…and the Dinghy

Wish your old boat had a scoop transom with steps? These two PS readers modified their counter and reverse transoms.

Spare Parts

Kenyon InstrumentsReader Ernie Copp owns some old Kenyon instruments. The company has long been out of business. Following his successful search to find someone...

PS Advisor

Gelcoat CrazingFor the past (too many to admit) years I have been working on the completion of a Corbin 39. Recently I have noticed...

Peel Away Still Most Effective Bottom Paint Stripper

Strippers using plastic covering sheets, like Peel Away and West Marines MarineStrip, stay active longer than other strippers.

Hurricane Watch

When I moved from Michigan to Rhode Island in 1980, sailing my old Pearson Triton through the lakes, canals and Hudson River, it never...

Banish Junky Anchor Rode Markers

For the boat owner who thinks he has everything, there is yet still another bit of electronic wizardry…a widget that tells you how much...

Spare Parts

Westerly Owners AssociationFollowing publication of the September 1999 Used Boat Survey of the Westerly Centaur 26, we received correspondence from Joe Douglas, editor of...

Inside Pure Yachts: Germany’s Ultra-Modern Aluminum Sailboat Builder

Discover the cutting-edge world of Pure Yachts, a boutique shipyard in Kiel, Germany, known for building ultra-light, performance-driven aluminum sailboats. In this video, we...

Latest Sailboat Review

Beneteau First 345 Used Boat Review

The Beneteau First 345 was designed as a moderate displacement racer/cruiser, and much of its popularity has been because of its success in blending the two functions. In fact, it could be said that the First is a racing boat that contains a cruising interior. The architect is Jean Berret, a Frenchman noted for his cruising and racing designs (he designed the 1985 Admiral's Cup winner, Phoenix, a Beneteau one-tonner).