Production Boat Keel Matrix Inspection
Keel Failure on sailboats is a scary thought. Inspecting the keel matrix of a production style sailboat is a critical step in your boat...
Fast Cruising Sailboat J 45
Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45 foot cruising sailboat? Today we bring you the J Boats J/45 cruising sailboat which...
Choosing Anodes for Your Sailboat
Anodes for your sailboat come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right anode to avoid galvanic corrosion and protect your boat...
Leopard Catamaran Delamination – Leopard 42 Boat Review
Are you interested in a cruising catamaran sailboat? Today we discuss the Leopard 42 and the Lagoon 42. One company is owned by Beneteau,...
Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit Checklist
Are you making fiberglass repairs to your boat? Today we talk about West System Epoxy, Vinylester and Polyester Resin, fiberglass cloth and other items...
Why Buy a Trimaran? Pros and Cons of Trimarans – NEEL 43
Are you interested in buying a multihull sailboat? This week we look at the NEEL 43 Trimaran and discuss the pros and cons of...
The CLAIMED Best Anchor in the World! Ultra vs Rocna vs Mantus Anchors
Are you shopping for a new sailboat anchor? We looked at Rocna and Mantus and the anchor that is claimed to be the best...
J Boats J/9 Sailboat Review and Boat Tour
Are you interested in a fast day sailor? The 28 foot sailboat J/9 from J Boats boasts the most comfortable J cockpit ever on...
3 Tips for a Dry Boat – DIY Boat Maintenance 101
Tired of water in your bilge? Clothes in lockers getting damp? Living on a sailboat can be hard but good boat maintenance makes things...
Jeanneau’s New Rule Breaking Sailboat – Sun Odyssey 350 Boat Review
Are you interested in a 30 to 36 foot cruising sailboat? Shopping for a Jeanneau Sailboat? The new Sun Odyssey 350 replaces the wildly...
Latest Logbook
Practical Sailor Logbook – September 2026
This month we tour the Hans Christian 48T — the offshore cruiser many sailors call the holy grail — walk the custom Antigua 60...
Video: Morgan 44 Review – The Catalina Cruiser Everyone Forgot
The 1989 Morgan 44 is a big center-cockpit cruising sailboat with Catalina DNA—but it may be one of the most overlooked boats of its...
Latest Sailboat Reviews
Bayfield 32 Used Boat Review
At first glance, the Bayfield 32 looks less like a fiberglass production boat from the 1980s and more like somebody shrank a traditional sailing...
