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

New Glass, Poli-Glow and Vertglas Gelcoat ‘Restorers’ Last Longest

Acrylic film coatings give tired-looking hulls high gloss, but in most cases they are stop-gap measures—sooner than later paint is the ultimate answer.

Upgrading the PS Test Boat

A review of our costs and man-hours again begs the question of whether dumping money into old boats is a good idea.

Special Maintenance Section:Newcomers Bristol and Woolsey Are Promising Teak Treatments

What lasts, what doesn't. Our latest exposure results.

Special Maintenance Section:Pettit Trinidad SR Leads a Large Group of Bottom Paints

Pettit Trinidad SR tops the list of owner-applied paints.

Special Maintenance Section:Newcomers Bristol and Woolsey Are Promising Teak Treatments

What lasts, what doesn't. Our latest exposure results.

Special Maintenance Section:Pettit Trinidad SR Leads a Large Group of Bottom Paints

Pettit Trinidad SR tops the list of owner-applied paints.

LED Flashlights: Tektite Expedition Best Value

Of 18 models tested, we like the Tektite Expedition.

Spare Parts

British Seagull, S&S, Micrologic

The MIGHTY But CHEAP Pearson 424

Thinking about buying a serious bluewater sailboat without spending a fortune? In this video, we take a fun and in-depth look at the Pearson...

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Seawind 1160 Used Boat Review

A big cat springs from small beginnings.