3 Brand New Sailboats You Must See at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show | Jeanneau & Beneteau video from Practical Sailor

3 Brand New Sailboats You Must See at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show |...

The 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show is packed with exciting new launches, but three models absolutely steal the spotlight: the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415, the...
Hunter 41 DS vs Beneteau 411 – Sailboat Comparison video from Practical Sailor

Hunter 41 DS vs Beneteau 411 – Sailboat Comparison

If you’re looking for the perfect cruising sailboat in the 40-foot range, two names always come up: the Hunter 41 Deck Salon (41 DS)...
Why You Should 3D Print Sailboat Parts | Affordable, Fast & Reliable Sailing Upgrades video from Practical Sailor

Why You Should 3D Print Sailboat Parts | Affordable, Fast & Reliable Sailing Upgrades

Thinking about upgrading your sailboat without breaking the bank? In this video, we explore how 3D printing sailboat parts can save you time, money,...
VAAN Yachts – The Future of Sustainable Luxury Sailing video from Practical Sailor

VAAN Yachts – The Future of Sustainable Luxury Sailing

Discover VAAN Yachts, the innovative sailboat manufacturer redefining luxury cruising with sustainability at the core. Built from recycled aluminum and designed for modern comfort,...
Fastest Monohull in the World? The Incredible IMOCA 60 Explained video from Practical Sailor

Fastest Monohull in the World? The Incredible IMOCA 60 Explained

The IMOCA 60 isn’t just a sailboat—it’s a purebred racing machine designed to shatter speed records and conquer some of the toughest oceans on...
HEAVILY MODIFIED Hylas 46 World Cruiser Full Tour video from Practical Sailor

HEAVILY MODIFIED Hylas 46 World Cruiser Full Tour

The Hylas 46 sailboat is one of the most respected bluewater cruising yachts in the world. Designed by German Frers, this performance-oriented cruiser is...
Top 5 Reasons NOT to Live on a Sailboat (Harsh Realities of Boat Life) video from Practical Sailor

Top 5 Reasons NOT to Live on a Sailboat (Harsh Realities of Boat Life)

Thinking about living on a sailboat full-time? Before you sell everything and move aboard, here are the top 5 reasons NOT to live on...
Parsifal III vs Bayesian | Perini Navi Superyacht Comparison & Tragic Sinking Story video from Practical Sailor

Parsifal III vs Bayesian | Perini Navi Superyacht Comparison & Tragic Sinking Story

The iconic Parsifal III from Below Deck Sailing Yacht has captured the world’s attention, but did you know she had a sister ship with...
Catamaran Pros and Cons – Why Buying a Sailing Catamaran Isn’t Always Best video from Practical Sailor

Catamaran Pros and Cons – Why Buying a Sailing Catamaran Isn’t Always Best

Thinking about buying a sailing catamaran? They’re known for comfort, speed, and stability—but there are downsides every sailor should know before making the leap....
The Beneteau First 47.7 – The Fast Caribbean Cruising Sailboat video from Practical Sailor

The Beneteau First 47.7 – The Fast Caribbean Cruising Sailboat

Looking for the perfect balance of speed, comfort, and offshore capability? Meet the Beneteau First 47.7, a performance cruiser that’s as fast as she...

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In September we tour the Hans Christian 48T — the offshore cruiser many sailors call the holy grail — walk the custom Antigua 60...

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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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