Which Bottom Paint for a Watertender?
I have a West Marine Watertender 9.4 with a polyethylene hull (versus polypropylene for the Walker Bays) and am wondering if there is an...
Propeller Paints that Last
A cheap, effective antifouling paint for a propeller is as rare as a good pun. The coating must not only ward off all marine...
Dustless Sanding
Responsible boatyard work requires dust collection. Whether its toxic bottom paint or ordinary sanding dust, it still makes a mess and can ruin a...
Bottom Paint Checkup 2016
A fairly significant change has taken place in the world of antifouling paint for recreational boaters in the United States. Last year, multi-national chemical...
Respect for the Mighty Barnacle
While gathering data for this months bottom paint report I took comfort in the notion that Im not the first to have barnacles on...
Do-It-Yourself: Salted Surfaces
While new finishes-paint, epoxy, or varnish-may be beautiful to look at, they are also as slick as can be when a little seawater hits...
Bottom Paint Makeover
Raising WaterlineAnderson studied First Lights bottom carefully and pronounced the paint removal job a success, leaving a light patina to be sanded and smoothed...
Antifouling Paints Abroad
Practical Sailor has been conducting antifouling paint trials for years, but our focus almost exclusively has been on those paints that can be bought...
Exterior Wood Finishes
After a brief-and for testers, much needed-hiatus from testing wood finishes, we recently launched a new long-term evaluation of exterior wood coatings. Our last...
Bottom Paint Checkup 2015
What We TestedThis report focuses on the effectiveness of 55 different paints after 18 months of immersion. Represented manufacturers include Blue Water Paints, Interlux,...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
