Do I Need a Life Raft?
In our opinion, the full-spec offshore life raft is over the top for your needs. Having an inflatable dinghy on deck and ready to...
Mailport: April 2014
The new bird deterrent will be made from an old VHF antenna and stainless fishing leader. The old antenna will overhang the vane while...
An Experiment in Boosting Wi-Fi the DIY Way
In November 2010, Practical Sailor posted a Reader Workbench article written by subscriber Ed Mini of Mystic, Conn., on a do-it-yourself Wi-Fi booster/antenna assembled...
Seeing Beyond Polarization
Has Practical Sailor reviewed sunglasses since the 2009 article? The feature wed really like to have is to be able to read our chartplotters...
Mailport: March 2014
I just read your article on coffee making aboard (PS, January 2014), and feel compelled to reply with my path to the perfect cup...
Where Credit Is Due: March 2014
After reading the reviews on AIS systems (PS, October 2013), I decided on the Vesper Watchmate 850 (www.vespermarine.com). I ordered it in November. While...
Tankless Gas Water Heaters
I recently acquired a project boat, and the former owner had purchased a tankless propane water heater that he was planning to install on...
Mailport: February 2014
In regard to your January 2014 article on coffee-making methods: I would like to recommend two products to sailors who appreciate a good espresso,...
Boom Furler Test is Overdue
I was re-reading your review of in-boom furlers (PS, October 2001) in which you compared five different manufacturers products. You did not review the...
Mailport: January 2014
I very much appreciate the service that Practical Sailor provides. I read the recent article on snubbers (PS, November 2013), and once again, you...
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...
