Testers Take Tacktick and Nexus Wind Instruments for a Spin
Few things are as frustrating as trying to run a new wire through a boat. Unless the builder had the foresight to include some...
Shop-to-Go
It probably comes as no surprise to our readers that Practical Sailor editors are serious gadget junkies. Our jobs feed our habits with a...
Gripping Hitches for Loaded Lines
Sailors use a variety of hitches to hold highly loaded line, chain, or wire. For instance, to remove a riding turn from a winch,...
Ground Tackle
As Practical Sailor prepares for a new round of anchor tests, weve been on the hunt for new anchors, as well as new accessories....
Crossing Over
When it comes to gear for the outdoor enthusiast, there are a lot of crossover products. Hikers, bikers, boaters, backpackers, and climbers share a...
Feature-loaded High-end Marine Handheld VHF Radios
Like the inexpensive handheld VHFs we reviewed in the April 2009 issue, high-end radios are handy to have as backups to a fixed VHF...
Practical Sailor Tillerpilot Test: the Simrad TP10 and the Raymarine ST1000 Plus
The last time Practical Sailor looked at tillerpilots (Sept. 1, 1996 and Jan. 1, 2001), testers concentrated on a series of bench tests evaluating...
Marine Electronics: Practical Sailor Reviews New Raymarine A-series Chartplotter-sounder
Sailors who are looking for a chartplotter, who tend to stray from the beaten path, or who spend a fair amount of time fishing...
Marine Handheld GPS Test Update
A handheld GPS fits the needs of most daysailors, racers, and weekend cruisers, and at less cost than a fixed chartplotter. With updated charts,...
Shore-Power Boat Fire Protection
With the increased demand to have all the electrically powered comforts of home onboard, it should come as no surprise to boaters that the...
AMAZING MACHINES! How They Make Sailboat Sails
Do you need new sails for your sailboat? Ever wondered how they make sails? From Dacron to laminates, we visited Evolution Sails in Deltaville...
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No one builds more sailboats than Groupe Beneteau. Grown from a yard that turned out fishing boats and yachts over 100 years ago on...