Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

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.

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.

Why Is This 46 Foot Sailboat So Cheap? Hunter 460 Review

Is the Hunter 460 really one of the best-value cruising sailboats on the used market? In this video, we take a deep, honest look...

Latest Sailboat Review

Irwin Citation 38 Used Boat Review

As the largest of the Citations, the Irwin Citation 38 is probably the best looking, handling the high-sidedness better than her smaller sisters. The boat has three windows set in the sheer stripe on each side, so they are not very noticeable. Like the other Citations it is distinctly modern-looking not pretty, but not ugly either.