Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

Custom-Made Hard Top Biminis

I was wondering if there is any information regarding the protocol for replacing canvas with a rigid Bimini/dodger on a small 36-foot catamaran. I...

Fixing Laminate Sails Part II

If this were a follow-up article on polyester sail repair, we would have waited two years at least. Wed have added a few stitches...

Transom Brackets For Small Outboards: Fulton Rates Best

The most common form of auxiliary propulsion for small sailboats is the outboard motor. On some boats, it is mounted in a well forward...

Sea Anchors & Drogues

Sea anchors are as old as seafaring. Sailors through the ages have carried buckets, bags, cones—just about everything except the kitchen sink—and thrown them...

‘Sprit Kit

Recently PS tested an OEM product that increased the light-air performance on one of our test platforms—a trailerable San Juan 23—and eased sailhandling in...

The Cruising Sailor’s Drivetrain

  Andy O'Grady and wife Ulla Norlander have sailed their 42-foot gaff cutter Balaena to the far corners of the planet. At the end of 1999,...

A Homemade Tiller Tender

On my Catalina 22 I have a tiller tender which has served me well for many years — and it didn't cost a cent.On...

PS Advisor: 04/15/04

Stuffing Box HoseIve been scouring the Web to try and find what the specs are for stuffing box hose. I know one shouldn't use...

Snatch Block Test Update

Although it has a comparatively small sheave diameter (1.75 inches), the RF-6831 can handle loads up to 3,310 pounds, which is on par with...
jibe prevention

Controlling Jibes and Case Studies

We are vehemently against using a boom brake to prevent a jibe. Even using them to control a jibe introduces problems, requiring that we...

40-Footer Boat Tours – With Some Big Surprises! | Boat Tour

Join us at the Miami Boat Show as we get on four 40-footers for boat tours! A Beneteau 37.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Dufour...