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...
The Glosser
At Practical Sailor, we'll try anything that offers even a glint of hope that caring for a boat might be made easier. So, when...
Topclimber Surpasses On Rope 1
The On Rope 1 Mast Climber is more sophisticated, but for simplicity and user-friendliness, we prefer ATN's Topclimber.
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.
Latest Logbook
Practical Sailor Logbook – September 2026
In September we tour the Hans Christian 48T — the offshore cruiser many sailors call the holy grail — walk the custom Antigua 60...
Video: Are Insurance Companies Pushing Older Sailors Off the Water?
In this Practical Sailor investigation, we look at whether age can affect sailboat insurance, how marine insurance companies evaluate older boaters, and whether there...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Morgan 38/382 Used Boat Review
In 1977, the Morgan 382 was introduced, designed by Ted Brewer, Jack Corey and the Morgan Design Team. According to Brewer, the boat was loosely based on the Nelson/Marek-designed Morgan 36 IOR One Ton. The most obvious difference between the 38 and 382 was the elimination of the centerboard and the addition of a cruising fin keel (NACA 64 012 foil) with skeg-mounted rudder. They are two completely different designs from two different eras in yacht design.
