Solo Sailor’s Gear Box
The 30th anniversary of the Singlehanded TransPac (SHTP), which starts July 12, includes an entry list of widely diverse designs with most of the...
The future of marine propulsion? Practical Sailor sea-trials the portable Torqeedo Travel 801L electric...
Three things attracted us to the long-shaft Torqeedo: It is a light motor; it is a portable motor; and it is an electric motor....
Practical Sailor Tests Spray-On Protection for Electronics and Electrical Systems
Seawater and electricity love each other with a fatal attraction, and when they break barriers to get to each other, we suffer from the...
Xantrex’s New XC Line are Multiplex Masters
To put it mildly, the battery test on the previous pages presented a recharging nightmare. Ideally, what we needed was an intelligent multi-bank battery...
Deep Cycle Marine Battery Test
Updated April 11, 2017
The term lead acid battery usually conjures up the image of a standard flooded cell battery commonly found in cars and...
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...
Bilge Binge
The automatic bilge pump switch is the lowly guardian of our bilge. Its sole purpose: switch the bilge pump on when a predetermined level...
Battery Chargers: Newmar Earns Best Buy Status
Not to let technology get in the way of simplicity, the Charles Industries 2000SP is a good choice for recharging modest banks of lead-acid...
Perko, Hella, and Orca Green Shine
ConclusionsThese lights are tremendously expensive, no doubt. If money is tight, your decision will have to ride on your realistic intended uses for these...
DC Electrical Distribution Panels: Blue Sea Systems on Top
You just finished adding some important electronics to your boat—let's say a new VHF, and a combination knotmeter-depthsounder. Now, how do you get electricity...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
