Top 10 Practical Sailor YouTube Videos of 2025

The world of media and content creation is changing, largely driven by consumer consumption demands but also by ever-rising printing and mailing costs. In...

Irwin Citation 38 Used Boat Review

As the largest of the Citations, the Irwin Citation 38 is probably the best looking, handling the high-sidedness better than her smaller sisters. The boat has three windows set in the sheer stripe on each side, so they are not very noticeable. Like the other Citations it is distinctly modern-looking not pretty, but not ugly either.
The palatial master cabin beckons with light oak joinery and hanging storage that makes you forget you're on the water.(Photo courtesy of YachtWorld.com)

Jeanneau 65 Used Boat Review

From the drawing board of Philippe Briand, a renowned marine architect over the past four decades, comes the Jeanneau Yachts 65. This boat is...

Moody 46 CC Used Boat Review

Comfort, robustness, performance—choose two. At least, that’s the usual tradeoff to keep in mind when buying a sailboat. A stout and solid boat with...
Pilot berths flanking extension settees create four sleeping berths, though the layout pushes furniture toward centerline—a tradeoff for the wide sidedecks that enhance safety. Courtesy of YachtWorld.com

Hinckley Bermuda 40 Used Boat Review

The Bermuda 40 is a centerboarder, and this is a major reason for its continuing appeal. If shoal draft is a requirement, as it often is in some areas of the U.S., one is forced to consider a centerboard design or, when available, a wing keel.
Clean, bright interiors with quality finishes characterize this well-maintained 2005 example. The Morgan 440's U-shaped salon seating and practical storage reflect Catalina's cruiser-oriented design philosophy. Photo courtesy of YachtWorld.com

Catalina Morgan 440 Used Boat Review

The Catalina Morgan 440 is a massive ocean-capable design from the drafting board of Gerry Douglas, a prolific designer for Catalina Yachts for over...
Common age-related issues to watch for during a pre-purchase survey include delamination in the balsa-cored decks and crazing around stanchion bases. The cockpit is deep and secure for offshore work, but the wheel pedestal’s position tight against the bridge deck can make viewing engine instruments difficult and complicates the installation of a modern chartplotter. Photo courtesy of YachtWorld.com

Alberg 37 Used Boat Review

Do you remember the August 1979 Fastnet Race when a worse-than-expected European windstorm wreaked havoc on the 303 yachts that started the biennial race?...

C&C Landfall 38 Used Boat Review

Unlike other C&Cs, whose interior and deck layouts are designed for racing as well as cruising, the Landfalls are geared toward cruising, with more comfort, a slightly higher degree of finish detail, and deck layout concessions to the cruising couple.

The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up

Are you in the market for a 35 to 40 foot sailboat under $100,000? Are you considering a Catalina 380? Have you seen a...
Up-close view of the hatch of an all-GRP boat being made from molds in Bretagne, France. (Photo/ Angie Richard)

Rethinking Sailboat Structure

When it comes to describing a sailboats most valuable attribute, its surprising how varied opinions can be. Staying afloat should be our first priority, and although you seldom read or hear much about it at boat shows, the structural elements that hold a sailboat together are an all-important consideration.

Can a Normal Sailor Actually Buy a Foiling Dinghy Now?

Foiling sailboats used to belong to the extreme edge of the sport: America’s Cup teams, SailGP, Olympic sailors, Moths, kite foilers, and high-performance racing...

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