Hunter 376 – The Aegean Tragedy: What Really Happened in the Newport–Ensenada Race
On April 27, 2012, during the Newport to Ensenada Race, the Hunter 376 Aegean sailed into North Coronado Island at night. All four sailors...
Why This “Wooden” Sailboat Is Faster, Warmer, and Stronger – the RM 1180
The RM 1180 doesn’t fit the mold. Literally. While nearly every modern production sailboat starts life inside a giant fiberglass mold, this French performance...
Don’t Buy a Sailboat Until You Watch This – 5 Costly Mistakes New Sailors...
Thinking of buying your first offshore sailboat? Before you hand over your life savings, watch this video. In it, we break down the 5...
This Sailboat Said NO to Corporate Takeovers! Island Packet 439
In a world of mergers and buyouts, one American builder stayed independent — Island Packet. The 439 is their answer to the mass-market cruiser:...
Ferrari Just Built a Sailboat… and It FLIES?! (Ferrari Hypersail Explained)
Ferrari has officially announced the Hypersail, a 100-foot foiling sailboat that flies above the ocean using no engine, no fuel, and pure Ferrari engineering....
NEW Beneteau Oceanis 47 – The Next-Gen 48ft Cruiser You’ll Want in 2026
The brand-new Beneteau Oceanis 47 is here — and it might just be the perfect blend of comfort, performance, and style in a 48-foot...
Composting Toilets on Sailboats | Beginner’s Guide to Marine Composting Toilets
Thinking about switching to a composting toilet on your sailboat? This beginner’s guide covers everything you need to know: how composting toilets work, why...
Fountaine Pajot 41 Review – The Perfect 41ft Hybrid-Electric Catamaran for Cruising Couples
Looking for the perfect cruising catamaran that blends performance, comfort, and cutting-edge technology? Meet the Fountaine Pajot 41 — a stunning 41-foot sailing cat...
Top 5 Classic Cruising Sailboats — Pearson 365, Westsail 32, Alberg 37, Valiant 40,...
Are you looking for the best classic cruisers for serious offshore sailing? Curious how the Pearson 365, Westsail 32, Alberg 37, Valiant 40, or...
Inside the Xquisite 60 Solar Sail | Full Tour of the X60 Solar-Powered Catamaran
Step aboard the Xquisite 60 Solar Sail in this full walkthrough and sailing tour of the revolutionary X60 solar-powered catamaran. See every detail —...
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Practical Sailor Logbook – September 2026
In September we tour the Hans Christian 48T — the offshore cruiser many sailors call the holy grail — walk the custom Antigua 60...
Video: Why Are Tartans So Expensive? Inside the Tartan 3700
If you’re researching Tartan Yachts, looking for the best traditional cruising sailboat, comparing premium used sailboats, shopping for a bluewater cruiser, or considering a...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Morgan 38/382 Used Boat Review
In 1977, the Morgan 382 was introduced, designed by Ted Brewer, Jack Corey and the Morgan Design Team. According to Brewer, the boat was loosely based on the Nelson/Marek-designed Morgan 36 IOR One Ton. The most obvious difference between the 38 and 382 was the elimination of the centerboard and the addition of a cruising fin keel (NACA 64 012 foil) with skeg-mounted rudder. They are two completely different designs from two different eras in yacht design.
