Boat Maintenance

Bye Bye Black Blight: PS Tests Streak Removers

Testers tried soap and water on the streaked transom—and then the household cleaner Fantastik—to be sure the streaks were up to snuff. They were....

The Bottom Paint Report

Seahawk Monterey, Interlux Micron Optima score highest in our test.

The Bilge Cleaner Shakedown

Two Star brite cleaners top our list of belowdeck detergents.

Vinyl Cleaners

Inexpensive and easy to use, Spray Nine zaps mildew

PS Advisor: 12/05

Cleaning SailsI've been a reader of PS for years and I never start a job on my 1983 Hunter 27 without consulting your...

Atomic Tape

Readers can't fault PS for not keeping up with developments in the realm of tape. In the past two years, we've published feature articles...

Wonda Fix

Every DIY sailor values a versatile adhesive, which is why we took keen notice when a package arrived from Pratley Products, a South Africa-based...

Universal Hanger

One thing missing on almost every boat is enough convenient storage. Hoses, docklines and the like seem to have a nasty habit of getting...

Update: Caulks and Sealants

After four months in the elements, our 23 caulks and sealants are ready to talk and they're beginning to offer some useful feedback.

Strike-Hold

As is the case with many magazines, at Practical Sailor, product samples regularly arrive out of the blue. And that's what happened not long...

Hate Heeling? These Sailboats Stay More Upright

Do you—or someone you sail with—hate heeling? You’re not alone. For many sailors, excessive heel is the single biggest reason people feel uncomfortable on...

Latest Sailboat Review

Dragonfly 25-2 Boat Review

If you’ve ever dreamed of blasting across the water at 25 knots with the wind in your hair and the spray in your face...