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Five Best Old Fart Tips

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Sailing is actually getting easier as I get older, in part because I make fewer mistakes, but also because I’ve added some old fart...
The author helming out of the Juan De Fuca at the start of the trip into the Pacific. (Photo/ Jaclyn Jeffrey)

Harbor Hopping the U.S. West Coast: A Cruiser’s Guide from Oregon to Avalon

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The West Coast of the United States is a long stretch of rugged shoreline. Before leaving, I assumed it was only dotted with only...
A chain kellet on a rope rode can help smaller boats with combination rodes anchor on shorter scope and avoid swinging into boats using all-chain in crowded harbors. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Repurposing Chain

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When a rope is no longer fit for purpose, for example a halyard with a chafed spot, we either keep it for future might-needs...
The Mirage 33 has a well laid out cockpit but it is a bit difficult to walk around with the wheel nearly touching the side benches. Coaming is high making it a comfortable and dry seating area. (Photo/ Ray Ville)

Mirage 33 Used Boat Review

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Mirage Yachts Limited was a Canadian boat builder located in Quebec. The first production boat was a Mirage 24 introduced in 1972, their first...
After removing a rotted out bulkhead on this 1978 O'Day 23, the author replaced it with new marine plywood with a white oak surface. (Photo/ Steve Milan)

DIY Bulkhead Replacement

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Many of the fiberglass sailboats constructed during the 1970s and 1980s are still in existence, though often in varying states of disrepair. These vessels...
The nose protector can be trimmed to fit. I left mine long. (Photo/ Drew Frye)

Protecting Your Nose from UV

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Two weeks ago I had a good sized lump of skin cancer taken off my nose. Fresh incisions must be carefully protected from UV,...

How To Maintain A Small Boat’s Electrical System

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Well intentioned friends and relatives often make comments along the lines of, “Aren’t you scared of being out on the ocean, all alone, in...
Photos courtesy of Honda Marine, Mercury Marine, Suzuki Marine, Tohatsu and Yamaha Motor Corp.

Buyer’s Guide: 10 Gas Outboards For Cruising Sailboats

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Plenty of day sailors and dingy owners are sold on the appeal of clean, quiet electric outboards, but do they make sense for cruising...

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

Download The Full May 2024 Issue PDF

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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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