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Top Ten Products for 1998

As we have for four years now, Practical Sailor editors reviewed all of the products evaluated during 1998 and produced a list of 10...

A Northwest Wind

Since buying Viva nearly five years ago, Ive been forced to make some accommodation with the peculiarities of Narragansett Bay. At 44', Viva is...

Good Gifts

The Mariner’s Book of DaysWe have a certain fondness for miscellanies and exotica such as this. You can find a book of days devoted...

Fast Trip to Bermuda

Last summers sailing season closed with me feeling more than a little frustrated that Id managed so little sailing on Viva. When Bill Seifert,...

Chandlery 09/01/00

Masthead flies are found on virtually all sailboats. They’re simple; a quick glance does it.They also fairly foolproof, although we’ve hung up two of...

It Could Have Been Me

For those of you who don't remember Viva, the 1975 Tartan 44 test boat we sold last year because she was taking too much...

IBEX

In the land of the egret and the ibis, there is now the IBEX-the International Boatbuilders Exhibition, and Conference, held in Ft. Lauderdale. Though...

Report to Readers: When Our Copyrights are Violated

Practical Sailor is unique in the marine industry. It is the only publication devoted to unbiased evaluation and testing of boats and boating gear....

Boatless

Last month I reported the selling of Viva, the Tartan 44 (Practical Sailor test boat) we owned for six years.How does it feel being...

Flotsam and Jetsam

Its a complex world. Or so said some forgettable rock n roll band. So is the world of sailing.Here are a few items of...

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...