Garhauer Launches Hefty New Traveler

Unibody traveler features integrated sheaves and a 5:1 purchase.

Clutch Play

Lewmar performs best overall in rope clutch test.

Solid Vang Showdown

Vang Master pushes to the top; steer clear of the Ocean Vang

PS Advisor: 01/06

Saildrive CorrosionI purchased a 1983 Sweden 41 in September, 1999. Since that time I have had to purchase three saildrives because of corrosion. I...

PS Advisor: 12/05

Cleaning SailsI've been a reader of PS for years and I never start a job on my 1983 Hunter 27 without consulting your...

Wrap Pins

An economical and useful way of protecting sails and skin from cotter pins, while keeping those ingenious devices securely in place.

‘Sprit Kit

Recently PS tested an OEM product that increased the light-air performance on one of our test platforms—a trailerable San Juan 23—and eased sailhandling in...

Holt Allen Best Buy in Furling Leads

Options abound, but Holt Allen has the best price, while Garhauer's and Schaefer's seem the most durable.

Midsize Mainsheet Traveler Test

Considerable evolution has taken place since our last traveler test. Now, Antal stands out for ergonomic design, functionality, and attention to detail, but Lewmar is our choice due to its pricing.û

Harken’s Carbo Ratchet Blocks

Made from fiber-reinforced plastic, these blocks are stronger and lighter than their predecesors, but a little more costly as well.

What Happens When Lightning Hits a Sailboat?

Lightning striking a sailboat sounds like something out of a disaster movie—but what actually happen when it does? In this episode, we break down...

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Caliber 33 Used Boat Review

The Caliber is a peculiar blend of tradition and innovation, of security and performance, of practicality and pizzazz. All of the owners we heard from were "satisfied." One called the 33 his favorite boat over six decades of sailing.