Mailport: oil filters, cabin fans, Catalina 22, Hunter 30, watermakers
OIL FILTER DESIGN FAUX PAS
With regards to your recent marine oil filter tests (see PS July 2019, Marine Oil Filter Comparison Test), having spent...
Mailport: anchoring etiquette, stern-tied boats, and wind generators
Anchoring Etiquette
I really appreciated the article Anchoring in Crowded Harbors (see Practical Sailor, June 2019). The difficult and critical part is always estimating distances,...
Where Credit Is Due: August 2013
Water Witch Two years ago, I purchased a Water Witch bilge pump switch. When it developed a glitch, I called Kathleen at Water Witch...
Lifesling Inspection Tips
For many sailors in the northern hemisphere winter is the off-season, which means it's a great time inspect safety gear. Personal floatation devices (lifejackets)...
Mailport: August 2010
I sail a 2009 Hunter H33. This is our second season on her. We sail a big inland lake in North Dakota and do...
Hobie Mirage i12s Inflatable Kayak
Alright, we know what youre thinking: A pedal boat in Practical Sailor? Thats what we thought, too, when Hobie sent us the Mirage i12s...
Practical Sailor Tests Lightweight 10-foot Rigid Inflatable Boats
After reviewing one of Walker Bays 270 Genesis FTD rigid inflatable boat (RIBs) in the December 2007 issue, Practical Sailor tracked down 11 similar...
The Best Kayak Paddle and Stroke
A paddle should be selected with the same care you buy a shoe, since it is your connection to the water. For long-term cruising...
Dinghy Launchers: Wheels for the Dinghy
Defender Launching WheelsThe Defender Industries Launching Wheels are similar to the Newport Vessels model, but feature higher-quality components. Where the Newport Vessels model has...
Dinghy Roller Test Drive
We tested each product for overall quality of construction, ease of installation, and ease of use. Each model was tested on three different surfaces...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
