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.
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...
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Practical Sailor Logbook – October 2026
This month leans into used-boat value and hands-on maintenance: Tim Labute tours the traditional, shoal-draft Bayfield 32, Nick Nicholson revisits the much-requested Morgan 38/382,...
Video: Catalina 356 Review – The First Boat of the Comeback
Catalina Yachts is BACK! After a change in ownership and a pause in production, Catalina has returned to building sailboats in America, and we're...
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10 New Sailboats at the 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show
As North America’s largest sail exhibition, the Annapolis Sailboat Show always delivers a bevy of new boats. This year’s October 15-18 run didn’t disappoint,...
