Boat Maintenance

DIY Fiberglass Hatch Covers

The ProcessThe first order of business was to create templates from the existing hatch windows; we did this using freezer paper, confirming measurements carefully....

Too Much of a Good Thing?

I read the September 2015 article about algae control and thought the Clorox Pool and Spa Algae Eliminator would be just the thing to...

Mailport: Penetrating Oils, Coppercoat, and More!

Custom GangplankIn the February 2016 issue, you asked for readers passerelle designs, and although our design is made for a gangplank to a finger...

Where Credit is Due: March 2016

I want to give praise to Doug Miller at Milltech Marine (www.milltechmarine.com), a supplier of everything related to AIS. For several years, I have...

Treating Vinyl for Long Life

Vinyl protection is about the long run. In the Practical Sailor January 2014 issue, we reported on the performance of a host of clear-vinyl...

Bringing an Old Boat Trailer Back to Life

Over the years, weve stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on stainless-steel sailboat hardware and why pitting, crevice-corrosion, and galvanic action are...

PSs Winter Reading List Picks

January is the high season for armchair sailing, and Practical Sailor editors have selected 10 books to help you navigate the winter storms of...

Bladder Failure Sparks Inflatable PFD Recall

Mustang Survival recently issued an urgent safety recall of several inflatable PFD models with fluorescent green bladders. In the U.S., those models are the...

Stocking Stuffers for Sailors

Lunatec AquabotWeve seen some useful niche products come from California-based Lunatec in the last few years (PS May 2013), and the companys relatively new...

Marine Maintenance Q&As

I cannot eliminate the smell of diesel fuel from my boat. The previous owner had a fuel leak that soaked the wood under the...

40-Footer Boat Tours – With Some Big Surprises! | Boat Tour

Join us at the Miami Boat Show as we get on four 40-footers for boat tours! A Beneteau 37.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Dufour...