Antifoulants for Propulsion Systems
A fouled bottom can slow a boat down. Worse, however, is a fouled propeller, which affects speed and also puts higher loads on the...
Marine Wiring: Are the Pricey Options Worth the Cost?
Cruising sailors have long had a love-hate relationship with their onboard electronics for one simple reason: Water and electricity don't mix. Water with dissolved...
Mailport: July 2010
I recently read your article on two-part teak cleaners (May 2010), and the timing was perfect as I was about to undertake that very...
Are Mildew Preventers the Best Defense?
In January 2009, Practical Sailor tested 14 mold and mildew cleaners, and two household products stood out: the super-chlorinated Klean-Strip Mildew Stain Remover and...
Backyard Boatbuilding: A Father-Son Odyssey
Boatbuilding is a test of Archimedes Principle of buoyancy, but it also harnesses mans impulse to turn dreams into reality. For the father-and-son team...
Practical Sailor Tests Paint Preservers
Weve touched up our varnish, slapped antifouling on the hull and, brightened that bootstripe. Now what to do with those half-full coatings cans? Its...
Inflatable Boat Coatings Long-term Test Launched
Inflatable boats have a long list of bonuses, but eternal life is not one of them. The harsh effects of UV exposure, frequent use,...
Mailport: June 2010
In the April 2010 review of beverage holders, I think you "nixed" the Sail-Buoy a bit early because you attempted to use it from...
Living with Elvis Leg
Rock climbers call it Elvis leg. It usually struck me about two-thirds the way up the ratlines, where the rungs began to narrow. Then...
Two-Part Teak Cleaners
In March 2008, we tested one-part teak cleaners to see which ones eased the burden of maintaining teak decks without being too harsh on...
How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper
Looking to learn how to buy sails for your sailboat? Deciding between Dacron sails or laminate sails? Thinking about how to buy carbon fibre...
