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...
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.
Beneteau 42CC The Center Cockpit Comeback That Didn’t Catch On… But...
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to center-cockpit cruising sailboats—and why they disappeared from mainstream production—today’s review takes you right into the heart of...
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Catalina Morgan 440 Used Boat Review
The Catalina Morgan 440 is a massive ocean-capable design from the drafting board of Gerry Douglas, a prolific designer for Catalina Yachts for over...