Getting the Most Out of Older Sails
Efficient windward work requires sails with a good lift-to-drag ratio. Mylar laminate sails hold their shape throughout their useful life, well enough for all...
Spring Lines for Storm Preparedness
A well-secured boat in the best-designed marina can't be expected to survive a direct hit from a hurricane. Major boat-insurance companies recommend hauling out...
Headsail Roller Furlers
Headsail furlers, once a novelty scorned by "real" sailors, are everywhere nowadays. The reasons for their widespread use boil down to two advantages: the...
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...
PS Advisor 05/01/99
CQR AnchorIn your anchor tests in sand (January 1, 1999) you rated a 22-lb. Bruce against a 35-lb. CQR. Why not a 33-lb. Bruce,...
Selecting the Right Anchor Size
Over the years Practical Sailor has conducted dozens of anchor tests, and like many publications, we've repeated the common guidance that cruising sailors should...
Shock Cord Hardware for Sailors
Every rope we have on board has its quirks when you’re trying to form a knot that won’t slip or come untied.
Dyneema is a...
Testers Compare Swivels, Look for Pin Creep
A hard-to-release snap shackle is both good news and bad news, it all depends on how the hardware will be used. In the case...
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...
Seven Muscular Winches
The origin of the magnificent machine called a winch is obscure. It ranks almost as high as the lever, which can provide unlimited mechanical...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
