Too Expensive To Bury
The test report in the March 1, 1997 issue of Practical Sailor called the KVH Datascope “the king of the hand-bearing compasses.” Although expensive,...
Boat Ladder for Inflatables
Ladders for use around and aboard the boat? For docks and rafts, hook-on-the-rail models, stern mounts, folding, extending, the new center bar sport ladders…there...
Sextants: Do We Really Have To?
Sextants may be anachronisms, but maybe we need them anyway — to save our sailing souls. Beginners should consider the Davis MK25 and the Celestaire Astra IIIB.
Offshore Log: Scoots, An Apogee 50
This customized long-distance cruiser has numerous features that would improve any boat. Plus, Log of Calypso: Asia to Arabia.
Choosing a Charter Company in the British Virgin Islands
Top-notch companies like The Moorings cost considerably more than lower-priced outfits, but as is often the case, you get what you pay for.
Offshore Log: Working For Your Fun
Before heading across the Indian Ocean and up the Red Sea into the Mediterranean, Nick and Maryann tackle a long work list. Also, When is old technology better?û
Abandon Ship Bags: Don’t Leave the Boat Without Them
At $100, West Marine’s bag is a Best Buy, but no one beats Landfall Navigation’s watertight construction.
Offshore Log: The Right Gear for the Job
Calypso has deck hardware from most major companies. Here's what's being used, and how the various pieces have held up.
Offshore Log: In Search of the Magic Finish
Most varnishes don’t last long in the tropics and, unfortunately for Nick, Calypso has a laminated captrail that requires protection.
WAAS Up? New Acronym Stands For Better GPS Accuracy
Raytheon's Raychart 320 is consistently more accurate than two conventional DGPS units from Raytheon and Garmin — and it's less expensive.
$40,000 for a 40 Foot Cruiser? The Bristol 40 Reality Check
You can find Bristol 39s and Bristol 40s for around $40,000 — and at first glance, that sounds like one of the best deals...
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