What You Have Now is Probably Enough
This old poster, circulated by the U.S. Government in 1943 to inspire thrift during World War II, stood out among the boat photos sent...
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Porta-potty Perfumes
Anti-corrosion Bags
Pinny-pinching Plan
Ground Tackle Check
Spar Rivets vs. Screws
Anchor Shackle Sizing
Beneteau Responds to Seacock Query
Beneteau wrote a detailed response to our recent query from a reader regarding seacocks in his Beneteau (Seacock, Through-hull Caution Mailport, PS July 2017)....
Cure for Holding Tank Clog
Any suggestions about what to do with a clogged holding tank? I've isolated the clog to between the base of the tank and the...
Anti-Seize Coatings for Spars
If you've ever been humbled by a single impossibly stuck fastener, or plan on adding hardware to your spar, running gear, or deck, this...
Cetol Versus Teak Sealer
I own a 42-foot Pearson 424 with lots of bright work. I've absolutely had it with Cetol! There must be something that is easier...
A Stronger Screwhole Repair
The fastest way to attach light hardware to a cored deck is a self-tapping screw. It is also the fastest way to have hardware...
Choosing a Bottom Paint
Our past studies of freshwater bottom paints and regional bottom paints is another reminder that the most effective paint in our testing might not...
Hydration, Right at Hand
To a former bicycle racer, the aluminum water bottle cage seems like a quick and easy solution to the biggest challenge of staying hydrated...
Polishing Solar Panels
After years in the sun, even the best quality plastic begins to take on some surface roughness and hazing. The diligent boat owner immediately...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
