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)....

Is the Hunter 356 a Bad Boat?

Thinking about buying a Hunter 356 or shopping for the best 35-foot sailboat for cruising, weekends, or living aboard? In this full Hunter 356...

Latest Sailboat Reviews

Pearson 35 Used Boat Review

The Pearson 35 was introduced in 1968 and remained in production for the next 14 years. In all, 514 P35s were built, almost all for East Coast and Great Lakes owners attracted by the 35's shoal draft (3' 9" with centerboard up) and "classic" proportions. Even the popular Pearson 30, usually heralded as the enduring boat from a builder otherwise noted for its frequent introductions of new boats and short production runs, remained in production only 10 years, albeit with almost 1,200 boats built.