The Quest For the Right Inflatable Dinghy
The paradox of my experience with inflatable dinghies is that in trading up to a bigger sailboat, I found myself wanting a smaller support...
A Hard Lesson on the Way to Barkley Sound
As a young family we had been sailing Dreamer, our O’Day 25, for five years, exploring the fabulous cruising grounds of the Canadian Gulf...
LFP Battery Regulations Around the World
If you are thinking of converting your sailboat over to lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP or LiFePO4), whether for propulsion or house needs, there...
Breaking Out the Anchor Without a Bow Roller
One of the challenges we faced when testing the Chesapeake Anchor, even at the 3-pound scale, was that once any anchor is set to...
Hans Christian 48T Used Boat Review
The history of Hans Christian Yachts started in 1974 with an idea that heavy, ocean crossing sailboats could be manufactured at a lower cost...
Decoding Your LFP’s BMS: Why It Trips and How to Wake It Up
If you are contemplating installing or operating an LFP installation, you will need to become familiar with Battery Management Systems (BMSs), as they will...
How to Choose the Right Canvas for Your Sailboat
Every season, for as long as I’ve owned my current boat, I’ve had people compliment me on my canvas and inquire about who made...
East End Journey: Timing the Barriers to Long Island’s Top Destinations
The East End of New York’s Long Island shelters within its North and South “forks” popular cruising destinations including Greenport, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor,...
Anchor Rode Buyer’s Guide: How to Select the Right Chain or Chain-Line Combination
If your anchor chain is too light, your boat is on the rode to perdition. Forgive the pun, but an inadequate anchor rode (whether...
John Campbell’s North Pacific Rescue
Clip on your safety tether. Far out in the North Pacific, solo sailor John Campbell was about to face the kind of ordeal most...
Video: Beneteau 361 – Full Review
Should you buy an older Beneteau sailboat? In this Practical Sailor boat review and yacht tour, we examine the Beneteau Oceanis 361 to see...
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