Battle of the Nonskid Cleaners
And the Winners Are...The products from Meguiar's and 3M performed the best, easily removing all of the substances and leaving only faint fish blood/guts...
Salt Fighters
How We TestedWe evaluated these products in three separate procedures. First, we wanted to find out how well they protected surfaces from corrosion. We...
Reintroducing Mr. Funnel
The Nov. 15, 2002 issue of Practical Sailor contained a report on 10 deck-fill fuel filters. Besides the results of tests (both visual and...
From the Pros—DIY Blister Fix
Earlier this year, reader and occasional contributor Fred Hatch found himself facing a quandary common among boat owners. The topsides of his 32-foot sloop...
Multitools Revisited
The expense of a good multitool—a specialized apparatus containing small tools that most sailors already own individually—is justified by the increased convenience and efficiency...
PS Advisor: 07/15/04
Varnishing FloorboardsCan you give me a recommendation for varnishing my inflatable's floorboards and transom? I have used Captain's varnish by Pettit and Schooner varnish...
Synthetic Teak Test
Sailing, it seems, involves a constant struggle between heart and brain, with a similar dynamic ocurring between time and money. We lust after a...
Waterline Stain Removers
Of all the stains a fiberglass hull will be subjected to in its working life—rust, oil, blood, and diesel exhaust, none, at least in...
Non-Skid Compounds and Paints
Some of the most frequent questions we receive from readers involve what to do about old decks—how to clean them, repair them, or completely...
Water Repellents for Sail Fabric
A lot of woven fabric is needed to keep a boat looking good and to protect both equipment and human skin.
Despite a host of...
Sailboat vs Fishing Boat – Rules of the Road
Join us as we explore the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and uncover the nuances of right of way between sailboats...
