Pearson Renegade
This late 70’s racer/cruiser, designed by Bill Shaw, was Pearson’s first boat with a split underbody. Though a bit small for family cruising, she sails smartly.
River of Forgotten Days
When it comes to promoting my books, my wife says I’m much too shy. She tells friends that I won’t even ask a book...
Comfortable Sailboat Cockpit Seating
The proportions of the human body are the basis of all design. Cockpit seating, as with any seat or chair design, is one of...
Scanstrut A Best Buy in Radar Mounts For Masts
Radar (radio detection and ranging) is a marvel. It was invented and patented 75 years ago. But the British perfected it for use during...
J/32
Alan Johnstone’s first design for J Boats is a roomy performance cruiser that suffers only from a lack of organized stowage.
Alerion Express 38
A gentleman’s cruiser that’s easy to single-hand, great to look at, well-built, but a bit small for long-term voyaging.
PS Advisor 10/01/98
Keel Bolt ConundrumWe have owned an Allied 39 for 23 years. She was built in 1970 and among her strengths is an external lead...
Uninflatable Tenders: Two Alternatives to RIBs & Roll-Ups
Once upon a time, tenders were essentially wooden or fiberglass rowboats. Then came inflatables, which are easier to stow, less likely to damage the...
Sabre 362
The smallest Sabre is a performance cruiser with an all-wood interior. It’s done well in some ocean races, though it’s too heavy to be flat-out fast.
PS Advisor 01/15/99
Adding a StaysailCan you advise where I can find basic design parameters for adding an inner forestay to my 40-footer? Jim FitzgeraldHollywood, FloridaAdding an...
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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