Which Bottom Paint Do I Choose??
Choosing the right bottom paint for your sailboat can get confusing fast. Ablative bottom paint, hard bottom paint, copolymer ablative, self-polishing antifouling, VC-17, racing...
Hans Christian 33: The Tiny Bluewater Legend Nobody Sells
The Hans Christian 33 is one of the most beloved older bluewater cruising sailboats ever built, and in this Practical Sailor review we take...
The Boat Upgrades That Actually Matter
What are the best boat upgrades you can make… without wasting money? I asked the Lady K Sailing Facebook community a simple question: what’s...
Zero Dollar Cruising Dream | Halcyon 23
Could you really live on a small sailboat, go cruising cheap, or chase the sailing dream without buying a huge expensive boat? In this...
Are Lithium Batteries on Sailboats Actually Dangerous?
Are lithium batteries on sailboats actually dangerous, or is the panic bigger than the real risk? In this Practical Sailor video, we look at...
Why Sailors Still Want This Slow Old Cruiser – Down East 38
In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a deep look at the Downeaster 38, also known as the Down East 38, a classic...
This Hidden Part Keeps Your Sailboat From Sinking
Your sailboat has a hidden hole below the waterline, and the stuffing box, shaft seal, or saildrive is what keeps that hole from becoming...
Finally Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous – This 42-Foot Jeanneau DS
Tour the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS, a 42-foot cruising sailboat that may be one of the most tempting used sailboats on the market. With...
10 Things You Should Never Bring on a Sailboat
What should you never bring on a sailboat? In this Practical Sailor top 10 countdown, we’re looking at the forbidden items that don’t belong...
Is This the Best 35-Foot Sailboat Ever Made? Catalina 350
Is the Catalina 350 one of the best 35-foot cruising sailboats ever built? In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a close look...
Bayfield 32 Boat Tour – The Canadian Cruiser That Crossed the...
In this Bayfield 32 boat tour, we explore the deck, cockpit, cabin layout, galley, sleeping accommodations, construction and sailing characteristics. We also look at...
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