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SAE 2-pin conector for autohelm. The Muyimu broke, so this is now my favorite. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Waterproof Connectors: 4 Year Update of SAE 2-Pin Connectors

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I’ve long hated proprietary 12 volt connectors. This project started six years ago when the power plug on my tiller pilot failed, falling to...
Non-stainless hardware. The PO of the F-24 substituted a number of non-stainless circlips just before the survey. Because they were not rusted they were missed, very nearly totaling the boat. Fortunately, we caught them during inspection when we hauled to paint the bottom. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Sailboat Stewardship Tips: How Not To Be “That Person”

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Good boats outlive us, or at least outlive our interest in them. In time, we become the dreaded Previous Owner (PO).  Will we make this...
Winch feeder in service, shaking out a reef. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

DIY Winch Feeder

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It was snowing and I needed a project. Ever since the article on cross sheeting, “Where Winches Dare Go,” I’ve been wanting to add...

How To Extend Your Canvas’ Lifespan

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Protecting your canvas will extend its life as well as provide you and your crew protection from the sun and elements for many years....
Color-coded tools. Red tools are used for the fuel system, blue for alternator, yellow for rigging, and so on. If a tool has several applications then it will have all the colors for each system. (Photo/ Pamela Bendall)

How To Streamline Your Maintenance Program: A Beginner’s Guide

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Owning and using a boat is all about maintenance. While maintenance is not fun—it can be filthy and arduous—it must be done if you...
Jetties are completely out of the water in the Montreal area. (Photo/ Marc Robic)

Haul-Out Havoc: Freshwater Sailors Battle Historic Low Water Levels

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Worldwide, freshwater lakes, rivers and waterways are currently impacted by the lack of rain and water levels, creating serious concerns for all types of...
The Ballad salon offers plenty of light. Some models, like the one pictured, have upgraded teak and holly soles. Ventilation is limited to two passive overhead vents. Marius Draeger has upgraded his boat with opening rear windows, available from an aftermarket supplier in Denmark, the capital of Ballad ownership. (Photo/ Doug Henschen)

Albin Ballad 30 Used Boat Review

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As my son and I eased my 30-ft. sloop up to the dock at our winter yard in Mamaroneck, NY, a gentleman came racing...

Download The Full June 2024 Issue PDF

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    Practical Sailor is now a digital only product. The June issue was the last PDF and print issue. The increasing costs of paper and postage moved us to this difficult decision. But Practical Sailor still exists.

    Downloadable, PDF editions of new issues are no longer available. Each week, new content appears on the site and is shared via email in a more timely manner. And our new YouTube channel is filled with boat and product review videos. By logging onto the site, you’ll have access to everything we publish. There is nothing to download anymore.

    Readers were notified of this change multiple times in pages of the magazine and via email, beginning in April.

    New editors, writers, formats. We hope you’ll continue to benefit from Practical Sailor and continue to subscribe.

    The Practical Sailor editors

  • Bootstripe Perfection
  • The DIY Bootstripe Jig
  • Origo Stove Reborn?
  • Alcohol Stove Sense
  • Burning Issues
  • Penetrating Epoxies

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  • Best E-bikes for Boats
  • Easy Seacocks Switch
  • The Eye of the Storm
  • Boat Partnerships
  • Terms of Agreement
  • Sail Repair Magic

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  • A Clean Scrape
  • Dyneema Durability
  • Coming in Hot
  • Charging Checkup
  • Waterproofing Tricks
  • Turning Sheaves
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