Tools & Gadgets

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...

The Search for Reliable Hands-free Onboard Communication Systems

Being able to communicate along the length of the boat allows crew to coordinate activities like anchoring, docking, or going up the mast, but...

Choosing Anodes for Your Sailboat

Anodes for your sailboat come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right anode to avoid galvanic corrosion and protect your boat...

Latest Sailboat Review

Hans Christian 34/36

The story of the Hans Christian 34 and 36, and their successors, is a microcosm of the history of the Taiwan/U.S. boatbuilding industry. That...