Download The Full December 2020 Issue PDF
- Underwater Epoxy
- Stop Gelcoat Chafe
- Patching Boat Leaks
- Curing Drysuit Stink
- Repairing Rain Gear
- Digital Diagnostics
- Danger Down Below
Download the Full November 2020 Issue PDF
- Gear of the Year
- Mainsheet Mods
- Wireless Safety
- Routing Apps Redux
- Goalkeeper Pants?
- Portable Propane
Download the Full October 2020 Issue PDF
- Half-price Haulout
- Sander for all Seasons
- Self-sufficient Sailor
- Navigating at Night
- Aging Eyes on Watch
- Dry Bags and Boxes
Download the Full September 2020 Issue PDF
- Low-budget Ventilation
- Ventilation Science
- Boat Disposal
- Inflatable Options
- Barrier Coat Update
- ‘Exotic’ Anchoring
Download the Full August 2020 Issue PDF
- Valiant 40
- Salute to Brion Toss
- PFDs for Extremes
- PFD Failures
- Life Jackets for Pros
- Deck Core Repair
- Digging Deep in Mud
Download The Full July 2020 Issue PDF
- Sailing Centerboard Boats
- Notable Centerboard Boats
- Passivating Stainless Steel
- Do-it-yourself Corrosion Protection
- Centerboard Tactics
- Deck Core Injection Repair
Download The Full June 2020 Issue PDF
- Performance by Design
- No Discharge Zones
- Performance Sailing
- Stability Counts
- Rudder Wisdom
Download The Full May 2020 Issue PDF
- Weather Routing
- Hooks and Bridles
- A Custom Chain Hook
- Weather at Sea II
- Digit Defense
Download the Full April 2020 Issue PDF
- Copper is King?
- Weather at Sea
- Insurance Update
- High-tech Firefighting
- Anchoring in Mud
Finally Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous – This 42-Foot Jeanneau DS
Tour the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS, a 42-foot cruising sailboat that may be one of the most tempting used sailboats on the market. With...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Pearson Rhodes 41/Rhodes Bounty II Used Sailboat Review
Buyers looking for a good used sailboat should ask themselves, When is a bargain really a bargain? The time-tested Pearson Rhodes 41 is one of the most popular boats on the used-boat market. They have a strong following, and an aging Pearson 41 with a previous owners accumulated TLC is one of the smartest buys among used boats. The Pearson 41 is a modest draft sailboat with a lean, long overhang and real sea berths. It features a solid fiberglass hull with encapsulated lead ballast. The low-aspect sailplan, which relies on a big genoa to boost horsepower. The Pearson 41 has an easy motion and enough functional space to qualify as a good inshore or offshore cruiser. It makes an excellent DIY candidate. Most of the 50 Pearson Rhodes 41s, built from 1961 to 1968, are still around today and have a cult following, making it one of the most sought-after used boats.
