Paste Waxes Test Six-month Checkup
How long do they last? In the February 2009 issue of Practical Sailor, we reviewed a sampling of 10 paste waxes that were available...
Six-Month Checkup: Long-Term Boat Wood Finish Exposure Test
Do you ever wonder why its called "wood finish?" Youre never "finished" with it. Unfortunately, that rings true for most boat maintenance tasks. With...
Mailport: 05/09
Copperpoxy SagaIn light of your recent letters on copper/epoxy antifouling bottom coatings, Id like to share my experience. Near the end of my Searunner...
Mailport: 04/09
Tips on SpecsFor 35 years, Ive been wearing glasses (or contacts and sunglasses) while on the water, but I have yet to discover an...
Bottom Paint Tests 2009 Spring Update
Over the years, Practical Sailor has tracked the evolution in marine antifouling paints. Shaped by government regulations, environmental concerns, and industry innovations, the shift...
A Smorgasbord of Tools and Patience Are Required For the DIY Epoxy Barrier Coat...
Practical Sailor Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo sets out to remove a few layers of bottom paint and the underlying Interlux InterProtect epoxy barrier coat,...
Practical Sailor Resumes its Search for the Best Boat Wax
Practical Sailor tested a field of 10 tubs of paste waxes for ease of application, gloss, texture, finish, and price. Most of the products...
Practical Sailor Names 13 Products Best Gear of the Year
Practical Sailor’s annual wrap-up of the year’s best sailing equipment looks at our favorite top-rated products from November 2007 to November 2008, including the...
An Inflatable Bottom Job?
I have an inflatable dinghy with an air deck, and I want to paint the bottom but do not remember reading any articles regarding...
Teak Deck Caulks Rated for Durability and Resistance to Chemicals
In June 2006, we began our test of seven caulks advertised for use in teak-deck seams. The goal was to evaluate each product on...
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...
