Knife Update
Not long ago we waded into the realm of knives to evaluate those most fit for on-board use (see PS March 1, 2004 "Sailors'...
True Trickledown
We often pay lip service to the notion that many of the design features we enjoy aboard our boats first came into existence in...
Gear of the Year: Top Products of 2004
Looking back over the past 20 issues, we selected a mix of products that enhance navigation, safety, and maintenance.
Mailport: 12/04
Handheld GPS Review Just read your handheld GPS review. It is unfortunate that you didn't review the Garmin 60C. I just returned from sailing...
Doing the Right Thing
Given the excessive finger pointing that has characterized this political season, it's refreshing to encounter an individual or entity willing to shoulder responsibility. To...
Hurricane Alley Hello
When the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center issued its Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook in May, the organization announced a 50 percent chance that...
Boat Berth Bazaar
In the market for a new mattress? The options are almost endless, but it pays to know what's beneath the fabric before you start shopping.
Keeping Watch
Not so long ago we received an e-mail from a reader-Michael Shea-who shared a saga that speaks volumes about corporate responsibility and the consumer...
Surface Dive Deck Snorkel
For underwater maintenance and shallow-water sightseeing around the boat, the 12-volt battery-powered Deck Snorkel is a handy and compact alternative to scuba gear.
Cable Cuffs
Handy keepers for those unruly cords, wires, and lines.
Before You Buy a Beneteau Watch This First – Hanse 430E...
Thinking about buying a 40–45 foot cruising sailboat? Before you default to a Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, or Hunter, this in-depth Practical Sailor review takes...
Latest Sailboat Review
Tartan 33 Used Boat Review
In 1978, Tartan brought out the Tartan Ten, a 33', fairly light, fractionally-rigged "offshore one design." The boat was a huge success: fast, easy to sail, and unencumbered by the design limitations of a rating rule. But the Tartan Ten had one big problem: limited accommodations with stooping headroom, an interior most kindly described as spartan. A hardy crew could take the Tartan Ten on a multi-day race such as the Mackinac, and you might even coax your family aboard for a weekend of camping out. But cruising or extended racing in comfort? Forget it!