Riding the A-train
Prices, advice vary greatly when it comes to asymmetrical sails.
A Fistful of Splicing Fids
The stainless set from Selma combines elegant design with durability.
Seven Muscular Winches
Powerful and efficient, Andersen is our top pick.
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...
Don’t Launch Without This: The Essential Sailboat Maintenance Guide
Every sailboat needs annual maintenance, but most owners never get a complete list of what actually needs to be inspected. In this video, we...
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Pearson 30 Used Boat Review
The Pearson 30 was designed as a family cruiser and daysailer with a good turn of speed. The boat is actively raced throughout the country, however, with some holding IOR certificates, and many more racing in PHRF, MORC, and one-design fleets.