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.
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.
