Knife Sharpeners Surveyed
Three main approaches to knife sharpening exist—freehand devices, angle-assist devices, and variable-angle devices—along with a bewildering array of products.
Water Spot Removers
First, try vinegar and water. If that fails, go with Star brite or Meguiar's.
Update: Discount Options for Sails
In our March issue article on "Discount Sail Options," we were unable to offer readers details about the products of one well established discount...
Update: Synthetic Teak Deck Test
After eight months with little change, Tek-Dek is still king.
The Brush Keeper
Poke your head up the hatch after waking up on board on a crystal clear morning in Port Townsend, WA's Point Hudson marina and...
The Absorber
You've probably seen these "miracle" cloths in catalogs and perhaps in auto parts stores. They're woven of thread so fine that if it was...
White Paint Match-up
White bottom paints look good, but can they do the job?
Pettit vs. Interlux
Before we published the results of our annual bottom paint test last month, we'd set up a grudge match involving the two paints that...
Caulk and Sealant Test
How does a discerning boat owner decide what's best to use for bedding and caulking, and what products make the best sealants? Here's our start at answering that question.
Bottom Paint 2005
The top paints from previous years, like Micron 66, get split decisions this year. Interlux's Trilux II comes in as the surprise top performer—too bad it's only available in Canada. Pettit's Hydrocoat and a paint from Blue Water did well in both Florida and Connecticut waters.















































