Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

Lasdrop and PYI Outscore Four Other Dripless Shaft Seal Makers

When operating in silty water, models with off-the-shaft seals offer better protection.

Offshore Log: More Stainless Solutions

We Americans sometimes think that we have all the best answers, but it ain’t necessarily so. New Zealand and Australia both have dynamic marine...

Cabin Fan Destruction Test

In the double issue of September, 1999, was a report—part of a special section on ventilation—on cabin fans.A dozen fans were tested for noise,...

Offshore Log: More Stainless Solutions

We Americans sometimes think that we have all the best answers, but it ain’t necessarily so. New Zealand and Australia both have dynamic marine...

New Harken Blocks

Harken’s quest for the lightest, easiest-running yacht blocks never ends. Harken makes a huge line of blocks, from tiny “Micro Blocks” with 22 mm...

Transom Brackets For Small Outboards: Fulton Rates Best

In our test of eight transom-mounted brackets, the Fulton was the easiest to operate. Garelick earns runner-up honors.

Offshore Log: Painless Stainless

Calypso gets a new radar reflector protective cage, and a pair of winch islands on which to mount the secondaries.

The Happy Hooker and Other Ingenious (de)Vices

Boat hook attachments to make docking and picking up moorings less terrifying.

Hydraulic Backstay Adjusters: Sailtec vs. Navtec

When seven mechanical backstay adjusters were reviewed (in last falls August 15 issue), a promise was made to examine hydraulic models. As it turns...

PS Advisor 01/01/98

Chain Locker DesignNick Nicholsons Offshore Log is another enhancement to your great publication. Here are a few questions regarding his November 1, 1997 article...

Bahamas Lightning Strikes Catamaran, FRIES EVERYTHING!

This week, we talk to Sailing Dark Angel about the Bahamas price increases for cruisers and their recent brush with disaster as light struck...

Latest Sailboat Review

Catalina 25 Used Boat Review

The Catalina 25 is not exceptionally fast, stylish, or spacious compared to newer widebody models, and while the construction and workmanship are adequate, they too are not exceptional. But because of the builder's strict adherence to a philosophy of offering a relatively spacious design, relatively well made, at a reasonable price, and backing up the product with generally good customer service, the Catalina 25 has turned out to be one of the most successful small cruising sailboats ever built, with 5,332 boats sold between 1976 and 1990, when the company ceased producing the model as demand tailed off.