Everything You Need to Know About Yanmar Sailboat Diesel Engines
Are you interested in a sailboat with a Yanmar diesel engine? Or wondering how to maintain your Yanmar diesel? This week, we dive into...
Guided Tour – Caribbean, Erie Canal, Great Lakes! The Beneteau Oceanis 45
This week we get a tour or a Yacht Club in Toronto and have a guided tour of a Beneteau Oceanis 45 that sailed...
3 DIY TIPS to Make Your Sailboat Gelcoat GLOW!
DIY Sailboat Maintenance doesn’t have to be hard. Practical Sailor is constantly finding new ways to help you with your sailboat projects. This week,...
Is the Gulfstar 44 a STEAL of a DEAL?
If you plan to go cruising on a sailboat and sail in the ocean, the Gulfstar 44 might just be the perfect budget cruiser...
Why Catamaran Sales Are SKYROCKETING!
A quick YouTube search of Catamaran vs Monohull will net huge results on the stark differences between the two cruising sailboat options but, if...
The MIGHTY But CHEAP Pearson 424
Thinking about buying a serious bluewater sailboat without spending a fortune? In this video, we take a fun and in-depth look at the Pearson...
Inside Pure Yachts: Germany’s Ultra-Modern Aluminum Sailboat Builder
Discover the cutting-edge world of Pure Yachts, a boutique shipyard in Kiel, Germany, known for building ultra-light, performance-driven aluminum sailboats. In this video, we...
Discover the Cool New Tortue 147 Aluminum Catamaran | Ultimate Shallow-Water Explorer!
In this video, we take a deep dive into the Tortue 147, a brand-new aluminum catamaran designed for adventure, freedom, and exploration. Built tough...
Teak and Holly Sole Repair The RIGHT Way! Sailboat DIY Projects
This week, Bert Vermeer takes us through a teak and holly sailboat cabin sole repair on a 2005 Tartan 34 with water damage from...
Is This the Ultimate Pocket Trimaran? | Dragonfly 25-2
Looking for speed, style, and serious fun on the water? In this video, we dive into the Dragonfly 25-2 sailboat—a trailerable trimaran that blends...
Latest Logbook
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.
