Make Your Own Rugged Fender Boards
We described a simple home-built version several years ago (Practical Sailor, December 2011); here we present a few simple upgrades on the same basic...
Hitches to Grip Anchor Chain
When researching Changing Views on Chain Hooks (see PS, March 2016 online), we were surprised to discover that some chain hooks greatly reduced the...
Testing New Anchors in Mud
Once the test results of our first soft-mud anchor test hit the street in the February 2006 issue, anchor manufacturers continued to send us...
Anchor Snubber Shock Load Test
RecommendationsSnubbers need to be attached to a strong point, a deck cleat, or Samson post. Deployment often depends on the layout of your boat....
Assessing the Anchor Kellet
One of all-chain rodes most popular features among cruising sailors has little to do with anchoring-and everything to do with stowing. With a well-designed...
Reliable Chain Connections
We often get asked about joining two shots of chain together without compromising strength. You have a number of options-including some that are just...
A Different Approach to the Catamaran Bridle
When it comes to snubber sizes and diameters, catamarans present special challenges, and usually require a bridle, with separate lines leading from the hook...
Round 2: Chafe Gear for Mooring and Dock Lines
What we foundWhen this second round of testing was completed, the results didnt significantly alter testers opinions. For price, ease of use, and durability,...
The Happy Hooker and Other Ingenious (de)Vices
Approaching your own mooring or dock always has a nice “home-again” quality. Lines are attached and often rigged to make it easy. It’s usually...
Nearing the End of Our Chain – Mooring Chains Tested
In the time weve had our seven bits of mooring chain in the water-2 years-we could have gotten a masters degree. We could have...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
