Personal Gear & Apparel

Seaboots Under $100

Choosing the right sea boot is a bit like picking a spouse. It gets personal, and if you don't get it right you can...

Boat Bags: Watershed, SealLine Dominate; West a Best Buy

Sack duffels: The West Marine Explorer Dry Bag is our Best Buy, simply because for $19 it will hold the most gear and keep...

The Top 4 Drink Holders for Your Boat

We've spilled our share of drinks on board, and while its a shame to see a fresh drink go to waste, some beverages can...

Boxes, Dry Bags, and Tips for a Drier Life

Our staff are not marina hoppers. That leads to the occasional wet dinghy ride or exploration by kayak, and the constant risk of ruining...

Some Salty Reads for Summer Cruising

1)]   What is the Bermuda Triangle? Why is a ship’s control room called a bridge? If you ever wonder such things, then “Can Squid Fly?...

Kids Life Jackets for Active Sailors

With the hopes of sparing parents the hassle of sifting through all the varieties of youth life jackets on the market today, weve narrowed...

Real Kids Sunglasses

Only a few sunglasses manufacturers featured in last summers test (July 2009) offer childrens sunglasses, and those shades are usually just scaled down versions...

Binoculars Update Part 2

Armor-Plastic or rubber coating that protects the binocular from dents and dings, provides a sure grip, and makes them easy to clean. A must...

Stowing Clear Plastic Windows

Some clear vinyls are sensitive to scratching, as has been revealed in our multiple tests. And, if not protected from the sun, it can...

Mailport: 08/09

Bottom Scrubbing As a new boat owner, I have questions, but here’s a quickie: I have recently had my boat hauled and sanded to...

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...