Easystow Fender
Easystow Fenders are made in sizes ranging from 8” x 27”, to 12” x 60”, and come in black, dark red, green, and blue....
In Living Color
No, you have not fallen down a rabbit hole. Practical Sailor has gone four-color, and our new paper is glossy. Yes, were about ten...
RailLight
Hood River, OR, a town of about 5,000 hardy souls, is where the Hood River empties into the Columbia River. It's the epicenter of...
Changes in the Wind
Long-time readers may be surprised to pick up their January issue next month and discover that the magazine has made the move to color....
Gear of the Year Top Products of 2005
After reviewing the 2005 issues of the magazine, we've selected a mix of products made to improve safety, navigation, and maintenance, as well a distinctive vessel.
Shaefer’s New Winch Handles
This publication once wrote of winch handles, "if it's aluminum, it's Harken or Antal." In that article (PS April 15, '04), we judged all...
Pedestal-Mount Cockpit Tables: Edson Rules; Snap-It Is a Best Buy
We evaluated nearly a dozen cockpit tables and found that quality is available at a steep price, but reasonable, less expensive—and less attractive—alternatives do exist.
Levels of Safety
On-board safety is never far from the minds of most serious sailors. It's a preoccupation underlying our thoughts even if we're only daysailing on...
Dry Bag Backpack
A sailor's duffle bag is a critical yet often overlooked piece of go-to-sea gear. Over the years, the evolution of these items has taken...
New Waterway Guide
There are lots of books and guides to help amateurs make their way along any portion or all of the famous Intracoastal Waterway (ICW)....
This 40 Foot Sailboat Has the Best Owner’s Bed Ever Built...
If you’re shopping for a 40-foot cruising sailboat and actually plan to live aboard or cruise, comfort matters — and nowhere does that matter...
Latest Sailboat Review
Union 36 Used Boat Review
While not the best boat for light-air sailing, the Union 36 is a good sailboat for the bluewater cruiser. It wont get you there fast, but it will get you there comfortably and in one piece. The boats teak decks and lavish use of interior wood is attractive but requires much upkeep and maintenance. A product of the Taiwan-U.S. boatbuilding industry, the Union 36 is a heavy-displacement, full-keel, cutter-rigged double-ender designed for ocean sailing. The Union 36 is nearly identical to several other boats built during the same period: the Hans Christian 36, Mariner Polaris 36, and the EO36. According to well-known naval architect Bob Perry, the Union 36 and its cousins are all based on the design of a 34-footer that Perry was commissioned to create back in the early 70s.