Sails, Rigging & Deck Gear

A photo in a report on manual bilge pumps (in the April 15, 2000 issue) showed a Whale Gusher 10 that a reader had...

In several of the most recent reports on anchor testing, Practical Sailor has commented favorably on the setting ability and holding power of the...

Calypso has deck hardware from most major companies. Here's what's being used, and how the various pieces have held up.

Because fiddle blocks come in many sizes and, in many applications, are rigged with cam cleats, Practical Sailor gathered up for this review several dozen fiddle blocks—almost all fitted with cams, as well as beckets and swivel heads. û

When direction is reversed 140°, a third of the anchors never broke out, another third reset at some length, and two never reset.

Figuring the best way to get to the masthead is one of those conundrums seldom resolved.

Cast bases outperform welded ones, so look to Spartan and Suncor.

For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....

Our headsail reefing system, anchored by a Profurl C42 furler, has had its share of teething problems, most of which are associated with our...

For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....