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...
Lasdrop and PYI Outscore Four Other Dripless Shaft Seal Makers
When operating in silty water, models with off-the-shaft seals offer better protection.
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.
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.