Gelcoat Cleaning and Restoring Hack
How does the saying go again? “Necessity is the mother of invention,” or something along those lines? And so it was earlier this week...
A Brief Modern History of Fiberglass
Fiberglass, also known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), has been an integral material in modern engineering and design, especially within the marine industry. Its lightweight,...
Another Look at ‘Dustless’ Sanding
In “Dustless Sanding,” (see PS April 2016), we described a simple modification to a 5-gallon bucket that would make collecting dust from bottom painting...
How Much Does it Cost to Own a Sailboat in Quebec, Eastern Ontario, Upper...
You’ve been out a few times with friends on their sailboat and now, you’ve caught the sailing bug and, be well advised, there is...
Anode Basics: Dos and Don’ts
No matter what type of boat you have, if she’s kept in the water all season, maintaining your sacrificial anodes must be part of...
What’s The Best Bottom Paint?
We consider two years to be the practical limit for antifouling paints, and we like to haul our boats every two years for other...
Boat Hook and Fender Hacks
Point me to any boat, anywhere, anytime and I can guarantee you I will find a few tricks or particular set-ups made by its...
Propane Leak: How to Detect, Locate and Fix
There isn’t much that scares or worries me when it comes to all things about boats. Except two: large amounts of water coming in...
Sailing Triteia: Budget Bluewater Cruising
If I were to sum up, in one word, how James Frederick has managed to create his sailing life, I’d say “resourcefully.” The 49-year-old...
Why Choose the Wharram Design?
Gathered on the sofa, I fumbled with the HDMI cable, trying to connect my laptop to our TV.
“What’s this movie about?” Ryder, our eldest,...
The Moody 46 CC Cruising Sailboat Review and Boat Tour
Join us for a deep technical dive into the Moody 46 Center Cockpit, a true bluewater cruising sailboat designed by Bill Dixon and built...
Latest Sailboat Review
Hunter 34 Used Boat Review
The Hunter 34 is a fast boat, particularly in light air. This is due almost entirely to her huge rig, which towers over 51' above the waterline. Owners report that in winds of from seven to 12 knots, the boat is practically unbeatable in club racing. The typical PHRF rating of 135 for the deep keel boat is faster than most other cruiser/racers of her size.