Antifouling Exposure Risks
One look at the safety data sheet for an antifouling paint, and a quick listen to the controversy surrounding the effects of antifouling paint...
Bottom Paints for Brackish Water
Prior PS bottom paint testing focused on saltwater locations in Florida and Massachusetts. This time we’ve moved our testing racks to the brackish waters...
Exterior Wood Finish Update at 2 Years
Boxed and stored as PS went through three office moves in a short time frame, the wood samples we varnished in late 2015 finally...
Even 2020 Yielded Some Great Gear
Once more, the bulk of the past year’s testing focused on maintenance products, safety essentials, and do-it-yourself substitutes for higher priced marine gear. Part...
Four Solvents for Nearly Every Boat Job
As with cleaners (see One Bucket Cleaning Kit, May 2017) its easy to be over-specific with solvents. Pretty soon, we end up with a...
Making Sense of Solvents
The paint aisle is crowded with products to thin or clean up everything. Your dockmate suggests that X is the stronger solvent, that Y...
Not All Paint Mixers are Created Equal
If you buy your paint in summer or fall, you can often save some money, but this means you'll need to mix it well...
Freshwater Bottom Paint Test
We weren't too surprised to learn that Irgarol 1051, an antifouling paint additive that last year was awaiting U.S. Environmental Protection Administration certification, has...
Cleaning Your Hull
Before diving into a hull cleaning project, check first what the rules are in your marina. Marinas are regulated under the Clean Water Act...
What About GlowFast Tethers?
In response to your request regarding safety tether knowledge or suggestions (see Safety Tether Warning, Inside Practical Sailor) please test and include information about...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
