Three Sailing Pros Speak Out
As part of our winch update and sea trial, we caucused three sailing pros and got their performance slant on what they looked for...
Fuel Level Sensor/Return Line Durability
I have a 2008 Gemini 105MC catamaran that I purchased new, and the fuel tank level indicators on both tanks failed a couple years...
Where Credit is Due: December 2011
I am writing to give credit where it is certainly due to ScanMarine in Seattle (www.scanmarineusa.com), which sells some very fine boat heating products....
Barnacle and Algae Removers: Single-Purpose Cleaners Are Best
Fighting the build-up of barnacles and algae is something mariners have had to do since they first took to the sea in ships. Of...
Mailport: Alexseal Topside Paint
Caution Aloft
Regarding your recent “PS Advisor” on going aloft (see PS July 2020, “Simple Tricks on Going Aloft”), I don’t go aloft without a...
Taming the Wild Boom: Two Designs for a Gallows
A wildly flailing boom is one of the most dangerous objects aboard a sailboat. If you could completely control the boom at anchor and...
Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Sailors
Our last gift idea this month, falls into the splurge category-or perhaps, the practical splurge group. This bulletproof cooler impressed testers with its features...
Offshore Log:Winch Maintenance – Do It Now, Not Later
Maintenance aboard a cruising boat is truly never-ending. Twenty years of preparation for offshore racing have left us with an absolute fetish for the...
Testers Check Beam Patterns and Illumination
Testers in this month's spotlight test evaluated a number of spotlight features. Although some points such as ergonomics involved a small degree of subjectivity,...
Epoxy Barrier Coat Update
There’s more than a little irony in the need to keep a fiberglass boat away from water. The reason revolves around chemistry and the...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
