Mailport: 11/09

Trigger Tether To keep from being pulled under in a collision between a tanker and my sailboat, I "pulled the ripcord" to release the...

The Multifarious Mainsheet

The mainsail is a big part of the motive power of almost every sailboat. The art of mainsail control, however, is a relatively modern...

Midsize Mainsheet Traveler Test

ConclusionsAll of the products we evaluated appear to be well-engineered and suited to the task of controlling the mainsheet orientation on a mid-size sailboat....

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...

Verifying Material of Mystery Ropes

When buying rope from a store you verify its source with a glance at the spool and learn its composition, elasticity, and other characteristics...

Testers Examine Running Rigging Options

The first sign of cordage use dates back about 28,000 years. Archeological findings in Europe have carbon dating confirmation of twine imprints found in...

Mainsail Track Hardware

Sailmakers are familiar with the half dozen manufacturers of in-boom furlers, all of which remain very expensive. Aaron Jasper, told us: "They are fussy...

Fixing Tears in Sunbrella Boat Canvas

Sooner or later, chafe, UV rays, and sharp edges take their toll on our canvas. A misplaced screw or simple friction will eat holes...

Sherardizing Alternative

In order to impart corrosion resistance to steel, the items are commonly galvanized, immersed in a bath of molten zinc. Hot-dip galvanizing is well...

Scully Rig

Sailors, by inclination, tend to be inventive. If there's a problem to be resolved, we often address it by whatever means available—an approach we...

40-Footer Boat Tours – With Some Big Surprises! | Boat Tour

Join us at the Miami Boat Show as we get on four 40-footers for boat tours! A Beneteau 37.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Dufour...