Soft Mud Anchors for $200 and Up
The XYZ, Bulwagga, HydroBubble, and Talon XT are top performers.
Chain, Chain, Chain:Mooring Rig Test Begins
Slips too expensive? A mooring may be your answer. We search for the toughest chain.
Chain, Chain, Chain:Mooring Rig Test Begins
Slips too expensive? A mooring may be your answer. We search for the toughest chain.
Anchors for Muck, for Under 200 Bucks
In soft mud, the low-priced Lewmar Claw stands out in short- and long-scope testing
Hefty Horizontals:Powerful Lewmar H3 is a Rode Warrior
Muir Cougar is mightier than Lewmar when handling chain, but Lewmar’s performance and dual-purpose gypsy is more impressive
Hefty Horizontals:Powerful Lewmar H3 is a Rode Warrior
Muir Cougar is mightier than Lewmar when handling chain, but Lewmar’s performance and dual-purpose gypsy is more impressive
Windlasses: Maxwell, Lewmar Look Good; Lofrans Project 1500 Slips
Among this clutch of mid-size vertical units, we like the Lofrans Project 1000, and Maxwell’s Freedom 800 performs solidly at the right price. Lewmar’s V3 scores well among higher-priced alternatives.
Windlasses Under $1,000 — Maxwell Victorious Again
Maxwell's new HRC 8 horizontal windlass speeds past the competition and garners our top pick. Quick's Crystal 1000 vertical is the choice when power is more important than speed. Powerwinch lags behind.
Windlasses Under $1,000 Maxwell Victorious Again
Maxwell's new HRC 8 horizontal windlass speeds past the competition and garners our top pick. Quick's Crystal 1000 vertical is the choice when power is more important than speed. Powerwinch lags behind.
Bungy
Simple, clever, convenient, but not cheap, this little device can take the load off your rode.
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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