Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

Rattling Some Mooring Chain

After six months, Acco proof coil looks the best of the seven test chains.

Riding the ‘A’-train

Prices, advice vary greatly when it comes to asymmetrical sails.

Riding the ‘A’-train

Prices, advice vary greatly when it comes to asymmetrical sails.

A Fistful of Splicing Fids

The stainless set from Selma combines elegant design with durability.

Seven Muscular Winches

Powerful and efficient, Andersen is our top pick.

Garhauer Launches Hefty New Traveler

Unibody traveler features integrated sheaves and a 5:1 purchase.

Clutch Play

Lewmar performs best overall in rope clutch test.

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.

Anchor Swivels: The Shiny Part That Can Lose Your Boat

Anchor swivels are everywhere. They’re shiny, expensive, and sold as a “must-have” upgrade for your anchoring system. But do they actually solve a real...

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Jeanneau 65 Used Boat Review

From the drawing board of Philippe Briand, a renowned marine architect over the past four decades, comes the Jeanneau Yachts 65. This boat is...