Sailboat Design Conference Part I
We interviewed five leading designers of recreational and cruising boats to better understand the way they view the market and what considerations reside behind...
Touchscreen plotter-sounder test: Simrad NSS7 vs. Raymarine e7D
Since testing the Garmin 740s (PS, November 2011) and more recently, the new hybrid-touchscreen Raymarine e7D (July 2012), Practical Sailor has had the opportunity...
Integrated Instrument Systems
At some point, one or more of the instruments you installed 10 years ago, or that were on the used boat you purchased, will...
Weather4D iPad App Review
A number of sailors use GRIB files to create their own short-term weather forecasts. In our original report on iPad applications for sailors (PS,...
Raytheon Still Top LCD Radar
Early radar antennas needed large, open radiator arrays with correspondingly large motors to turn them. These evolved into compact, enclosed antennas that weigh as...
As the World Turns
We received a couple of letters this month from people who had trouble setting the tide functions on their Casio SPF-40 watches. One...
PredictWind Satcom Reviews
Unless you plan to have Internet access where youre sailing, its essential to set up the service on the PredictWind website before setting sail....
Top 10 Products for 1999
Choosing the best gear for sailboats isn't easy. But at Practical Sailor were used to doing just that. The job is easiest when empirical...
Mainsail Track Hardware
The three S's of mainsail handling get a lot of attention. Rightfully so, too. Whether it's a small family sloop or a flat-out ocean...
Nexus Best Buy in Integrated Instruments
Since our last look at integrated instruments in the March 15, 1993 issue, much has changed. Last August, two major players were acquired, and...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
