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.

Solid Vang Showdown

Vang Master pushes to the top; steer clear of the Ocean Vang

Anchors for Muck, for Under 200 Bucks

In soft mud, the low-priced Lewmar Claw stands out in short- and long-scope testing

PS Advisor: 01/06

Saildrive CorrosionI purchased a 1983 Sweden 41 in September, 1999. Since that time I have had to purchase three saildrives because of corrosion. I...

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

PS Advisor: 12/05

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