Offshore Log: Open Class Monohulls
While the attention of much of the sailing world in February was focused on the America's Cup matches, a very different group of boats was leaving on the next leg of their 29,000-mile odyssey around the world.
Offshore Log: Kiwi Spars, Hatches, and Pumps
From the most traditional polished metal galley pumps to the latest carbon fiber tech, New Zealand has a good grip on the marine gear marketplace. Nick Nicholson continues his series.
Chandlery: 02/15/03
PDA/GPS/Charting Package, ACR ThermaBlanket, Tool Leash
Offshore Log: More Kiwi Companies
Last month, we started a survey of marine manufacturers in New Zealand that are riding, and sometimes creating, the wave of sailing technology that is rolling around the world. Here are a few more.
Restoring Decks: Nonskid Options
We evaluated four paints, 10 additives, and three mats for slip resistance, ease of application, and appearance. Treadmaster's mat still rules, in our view. West Marine's paint is a Best Buy.
Life Rafts
Winslow still leads, but the gap narrows. Viking's RescYou Pro earns a Best Buy.
Offshore Log: Made In New Zealand
Sailors shopping for boat gear get a lot of bang for the buck in this sailing-crazy island nation.
Weems & Plath GPS Plotter
We regularly point out that chart plotters, GPS receivers, and navigation software should be thought of as supplements to—and not replacements for—paper charts, even...
Offshore Log: Anatomy of a Machine
The Offshore Log this month is a photo essay from the lions' den in New Zealand. And a rope tale.
Offshore Log: America’s Cup Technology
From the cutting edge to the mainstream-at the apex of the racing scene, sailors break things until they get them right. Eventually, the refined parts trickle down to the rest of us.
Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26
The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and...
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