Corroded Whale Gusher 10 Pump
A photo in a report on manual bilge pumps (in the April 15, 2000 issue) showed a Whale Gusher 10 that a reader had...
Mounting the Odd Bulwagga Anchor
In several of the most recent reports on anchor testing, Practical Sailor has commented favorably on the setting ability and holding power of the...
Offshore Log: The Right Gear for the Job
Calypso has deck hardware from most major companies. Here's what's being used, and how the various pieces have held up.
Fiddle Blocks: 8 Brand Exam
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
Anchor Reset Tests
When direction is reversed 140°, a third of the anchors never broke out, another third reset at some length, and two never reset.
Topclimber: Going Aloft Solo
Figuring the best way to get to the masthead is one of those conundrums seldom resolved.
Lifeline Stanchions: New Aluminum Matella Is Super Strong
Cast bases outperform welded ones, so look to Spartan and Suncor.
Offshore Log:A Close Call with Underwater Corrosion
For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....
Offshore Log:Life with the Profurl
Our headsail reefing system, anchored by a Profurl C42 furler, has had its share of teething problems, most of which are associated with our...
Offshore Log:A Close Call with Underwater Corrosion
For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....
This 1997 Sailboat Costs $350,000… Here’s Why – Hampton 43
Can a 1997 sailboat really be worth $350,000? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Hampton 43 pilothouse cutter, a heavy-displacement...
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Rhodes 22 Used Boat Review
Designed by Phillip Rhodes back in 1960, the Rhodes 22 is a trailerable cruiser for a couple that wants the amenities of a larger boat without putting up with the hassles and expenses of a larger boat. It's clearly not a racing boat. It's also not a "shoehorn special," whose claim to fame is how many persons it can sleep. And it's not an inexpensive boat for its size. The Rhodes 22, from its inception, has been a purpose-built boat. And, with a history of detail improvements and some innovative thinking, it meets that purpose quite well.