BJ40: A Well-designed and Well-built Racer-Cruiser
The launch of the first BJ40 signified a sea change in Island Packets approach to boat building, one that was more about weight control...
New Boat Review: Catalina 375
Now celebrating its 40th year in business, Catalina Yachts is one of the most enduring companies in the U.S. sailboat building business. For most...
Practical Sailor 2016 Index
Amenities & ApparelPortable boarding steps Velcro test Toilet paper test Boat hooks testAnchoring and Mooring Snubber sizing Mantus anchor swivel Anchor chain...
Living Small on the Big Sea
Deck DetailsThe boat that PS tested was built in 2007 and is one of the few 31s with a Seldn anodized aluminum mast. (Historically,...
New Boat Review: Beneteau Oceanis 41
Photos courtesy of Beneteau and by Ralph Naranjo
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Beneteau has been building sailboats for 120 years, but it’s unlikely that patriarch Benjamin Beneteau ever envisioned...
New Boat Review: Hunter 33
PerformanceWe tested the boat in protected waters on the Bradenton River, Fla., in 10 to 12 knots northwest wind. A quarter-knot incoming tide was...
New Boat Review: A Look Inside the New Leadership 44
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy has always been a strong advocate of sail training, but for decades, the tall ship Eagle has held center...
Boat Review: Jackett Packet
When classical musicians start playing rock and roll, fans take note. When their first songs a hit, everyone listens to the lyrics. Bob Johnson,...
Leadership 44 is Strong, Stiff, and Lightweight
The Leadership 44 is built in Morris Yachts’ factory on Mt. Desert Isle, Maine, using advanced building materials and construction. Known for its precision...
Practical Sailor new boat review: Hunter 45DS
With the requisite fanfare, Hunter Marine unveiled its latest large auxiliary model, the Hunter 45DS (initials stand for "deck saloon") in late 2007. Intended...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
