Engel Portable Freezer vs. Norcold Tek II
The December 1996 issue contained a special section devoted to refrigeration. It dealt with icebox conversion kits (Adler-Barbour was best), thermoelectric coolers (Coleman was...
Glove Up!
There's a big market these days for "exam" gloves—the kind that used to be reserved for doctors and dentists, but are now used...
Plunge Water Shoe
Our last wholesale evaluation of boating shoes was published in the Oct. 15, '98 issue. More recently, we evaluated newcomers to the market in...
Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Sailors
Our last gift idea this month, falls into the splurge category-or perhaps, the practical splurge group. This bulletproof cooler impressed testers with its features...
LED Flashlights: Tektite Expedition Best Value
Most of us have had the annoying experience of the bulb failing in our flashlight, usually at a less than opportune moment. Even when...
Foulie Gear for Your Feet: Socks from SealSkinz
In our continuing effort to stay warm and dry this winter, testers took a look at a few pairs of waterproof socks from SealSkinz,...
Practical Gifts
The Story of americas CupAnother option for the giftee who likes to admire pictures of beautiful boats during the off-season is The Story of...
Reads for Summertime Relaxing
Why are we drawn to the ocean? Marine biologist Wallace Nichols links neuroscience and nature to tackle this question in this summers new release,...
VHFs, SSBs, and Reading the Weather
In the April 2015 issue, Practical Sailor evaluated four handheld VHF radios loaded with all the bells and whistles, including longer battery life, positive...
Brinkmann, LSI, Optronics Shine Bright in Spotlight Test
If you've ever tried to locate a channel marker on a dark night, or to read the number on an unlit buoy in the...
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...
