By Hook or by Crook
PS puts adjustable anchors to the test in soft mud.
Rattling Some Mooring Chain
After six months, Acco proof coil looks the best of the seven test chains.
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.
Is the Hunter 356 a Bad Boat?
Thinking about buying a Hunter 356 or shopping for the best 35-foot sailboat for cruising, weekends, or living aboard? In this full Hunter 356...
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