Boat Maintenance

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

Fast, Beautiful, and Practical – Meet the New Beneteau First 30

The Beneteau First 30 isn’t just another 30-foot cruiser — it’s the Porsche 911 of sailboats. Heritage performance, everyday usability, and thrilling design come...

Latest Sailboat Review

Pearson 30 Used Boat Review

The Pearson 30 was designed as a family cruiser and daysailer with a good turn of speed. The boat is actively raced throughout the country, however, with some holding IOR certificates, and many more racing in PHRF, MORC, and one-design fleets.