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...
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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.
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British Seagull, S&S, Micrologic
Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat
Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic...
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Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic
The early 1970s was the heyday of the Tartan 30' racer/cruiser. In all, no less than two dozen boats of a similar size and type were introduced in just three years, many of them to become highly successful among sailors eager for the performance and amenities of big boats at a modest price. Among the most noteworthy and enduring of the 30-footers from this era has been the Tartan 30.