What’s Really Happening to Catalina & Tartan Yachts? | Michael Reardon and American Boatbuilding video from Practical Sailor

What’s Really Happening to Catalina & Tartan Yachts? | Michael Reardon and American Boatbuilding

The sailing world is buzzing — Catalina Yachts has halted production, Tartan Yachts has new owners, and one man now controls some of America’s...
Sparkman & Stephens 48 Bluewater Cruiser Tour | Centre Cockpit Offshore Sailing Yacht Review video from Practical Sailor

Sparkman & Stephens 48 Bluewater Cruiser Tour | Centre Cockpit Offshore Sailing Yacht Review

Step aboard the legendary Sparkman & Stephens 48 Centre Cockpit Bluewater Cruiser — a proven offshore sailing yacht designed for serious passagemaking. Built by...
Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Sailboat | Sailboat Buying Guide video from Practical Sailor

Top 5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Used Sailboat | Sailboat Buying Guide

Thinking about buying a used sailboat? Before you sign on the dotted line, there are five essential questions every sailor should ask to avoid...
Sailing Adventure! Hunter 33.5 Sails from the Great Lakes to the Bahamas and Back video from Practical Sailor

Sailing Adventure! Hunter 33.5 Sails from the Great Lakes to the Bahamas and Back

Join us on an unforgettable bluewater adventure as this Hunter 33.5 sailboat takes on the open seas, traveling all the way from the Great...
Sailing for Beginners | Top 10 Questions Everyone Asks video from Practical Sailor

Sailing for Beginners | Top 10 Questions Everyone Asks

Ever wondered what it’s really like to go sailing? In this video, I answer the Top 10 most asked sailing questions—from “Is sailing hard...
C&C Yachts: The Canadian Sailboats That Changed Racing & Cruising Forever video from Practical Sailor

C&C Yachts: The Canadian Sailboats That Changed Racing & Cruising Forever

C&C Yachts was more than just a sailboat manufacturer—it was a revolution in sailing. From the groundbreaking Red Jacket to iconic racer-cruisers like the...
Why you should buy this $1000 device for your sailboat – Wakespeed Alternator Regulator video from Practical Sailor

Why you should buy this $1000 device for your sailboat – Wakespeed Alternator Regulator

Smarter charging for your sailboat starts here. In this video, we dive into the Wakespeed alternator regulator—the game-changing upgrade that keeps your batteries healthy,...
Why is THIS SAILBOAT so CHEAP?! video from Practical Sailor

Why is THIS SAILBOAT so CHEAP?!

Step inside the 2004 Hunter 33 sailboat and see why this 33-foot cruiser feels so much bigger than its size suggests! In this full...
The REAL Cost of Living on a Boat in California | Marina Fees, Liveaboard Costs & Hidden Expenses video from Practical Sailor

The REAL Cost of Living on a Boat in California | Marina Fees, Liveaboard...

Thinking about living on a boat in California? Before you cast off, let’s break down the real costs of the liveaboard lifestyle — from...
Dream Cruising Sailboat? Catalina 445 Full Walkthrough video from Practical Sailor

Dream Cruising Sailboat? Catalina 445 Full Walkthrough

Step aboard this stunning Catalina 445 sailboat for a full walkthrough tour! This yacht is absolutely packed with modern cruising upgrades—from solar panels and...

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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...

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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.

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