Mailport: December 2010
I thought the letter in the November 2010 Mailport about how black antifouling paint worked better than other colors was interesting. I have not...
Make a Mini Dodger
A companionway slider and hatch boards are the most common type of cabin entry on sailboats. Its seaworthy, lightweight, and inexpensive. Unfortunately, you can't...
Ground Tackle
As Practical Sailor prepares for a new round of anchor tests, weve been on the hunt for new anchors, as well as new accessories....
Stainless Steel: Advantages and Ailments
When the raw castings arrive at the hardware manufacturing facility, the first step is often to tumble them in a heavy-duty drum to remove...
Replacing Teak Decks, the DIY-er’s Way
PS contributor Joe Minick and his wife, Lee, are cruising the Mediterranean aboard their Mason 43, Southern Cross.
After 26 years, it was painful, but...
Mailport: September 2013
In response to Whats in the Practical Sailor Toolbag? (PS, January 2012): How about a list of tools that a live-aboard cruiser should carry?...
The Science of Headsails Part II
The right roller-furling headsail is as beneficial to a sailor as a good zoom lens is to a photographer. But just as the zoom...
A Treasure Hunting Guide to Secondhand Boat Gear
Apparently, there are people in this world who will insist on shiny new boat fenders. They don't think twice about paying $100 for a...
Lasdrop and PYI Outscore Four Other Dripless Shaft Seal Makers
Where the shaft is what is pushed through a hole in a boat to turn a propeller, the shaft seal is what is placed...
Webbing Uses For Sailors
When a sailor needs to connect point A to point B, he reaches for rope. We make an exception for jacklines because rope rolls...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the...
