PS Advisor: 02/15/05
Waxes that Cut?In past issues, Nick Nicholson, your peripatetic Editor-at-Large, made the point that if you are long-distance sailing, it makes sense to wax...
Battle of the Nonskid Cleaners
Meguiar's and 3M performed best, but the products from West Marine, Starbrite, and Nautical Ease are half the price and almost as effective.
Salt Fighters
To go that extra step in protecting your boat and engine from salt, consider these products. We tested five, and Salt-Away is our top pick.
The Tale of the Tape
Recent problems with 3M's blue tape remain a mystery, but there are some good alternatives available at reasonable prices. Intertape's ProMask Blue is a top option, and the real bargain is electrical tape.
Wax Test Results
After spending a year outside in New England's rigorous weather, our test specimens revealed which waxes endure, and which don't.
Bottom Paint Grudge Match
At Practical Sailor, we sift and filter through marine products to evaluate them so that you don't have to. Our annual bottom paint test...
PS Advisor: 10/15/04
Dealing with Road GrimeRecently, my father and I hired a transport company to move three boats to various locations in the country. Each time...
Infrared Thermometers
DIY maintenance types will appreciate that these gadgets let you safely monitor engines, electrical components, and anything with varying temperatures.
Flashlight Death-Match
For good old fashioned reliability and brightness, we like Rayovac's Roughneck. Pelican's Super Sabrelite is a good choice for portability, and either of two LED models would make sense for your ditch bag.
Reintroducing Mr. Funnel
Clean diesel fuel is the first step toward proper engine maintenance. Thanks to an Alaska-based inventor, attaining perfection in that department has become easier and less expensive.
Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26
The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and...
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