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
Cleaning SailsI've been a reader of PS for years and I never start a job on my 1983 Hunter 27 without consulting your...
Garhauer’s New Furling Fairlead
This small fairlead, which has nicely rounded corners, extends inward, over the deck, only 3/8". This means that it meets very well, indeed, PS's...
Windlasses: Maxwell, Lewmar Look Good; Lofrans Project 1500 Slips
Among this clutch of mid-size vertical units, we like the Lofrans Project 1000, and Maxwell’s Freedom 800 performs solidly at the right price. Lewmar’s V3 scores well among higher-priced alternatives.
Accon’s Pop-Up Cleat
Pop-Up® is a registered trademark of Accon Marine, the folks that brought us Pop-Up bow lights, quick release bimini top fittings (see PS "Chandlery"...
Wrap Pins
An economical and useful way of protecting sails and skin from cotter pins, while keeping those ingenious devices securely in place.
‘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...
Windlasses Under $1,000 — Maxwell Victorious Again
Maxwell's new HRC 8 horizontal windlass speeds past the competition and garners our top pick. Quick's Crystal 1000 vertical is the choice when power is more important than speed. Powerwinch lags behind.
Windlasses Under $1,000 Maxwell Victorious Again
Maxwell's new HRC 8 horizontal windlass speeds past the competition and garners our top pick. Quick's Crystal 1000 vertical is the choice when power is more important than speed. Powerwinch lags behind.
Mooring Bridle Plate
You don't expect to read about novel products for offshore sailboats from a company in Arizona, but Colligo Engineering and Design in Mesa, AZ,...
Selling Your Sailboat? Do This First!
Before you list it on YachtWorld, Boat Trader, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or with a yacht broker, there are several things you should do first...
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Cabot 36 Used Boat Review
The Cabot 36 is a sought-after, medium-displacement, 36-ft. cutter from the 1970s that can provide security and comfort for a budget-conscious sailor willing to...