$40,000 for a 40 Foot Cruiser? The Bristol 40 Reality Check video from Practical Sailor

$40,000 for a 40 Foot Cruiser? The Bristol 40 Reality Check

You can find Bristol 39s and Bristol 40s for around $40,000 — and at first glance, that sounds like one of the best deals...
Hate Heeling? These Sailboats Stay More Upright video from Practical Sailor

Hate Heeling? These Sailboats Stay More Upright

Do you—or someone you sail with—hate heeling? You’re not alone. For many sailors, excessive heel is the single biggest reason people feel uncomfortable on...
Why the Catalina 42 Took Over the Caribbean video from Practical Sailor

Why the Catalina 42 Took Over the Caribbean

You see them everywhere — the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, all across the Caribbean. The Catalina 42, especially the Mark II, has quietly become...
The Sailing Safety Gear Most People Forget Until It’s Too Late video from Practical Sailor

The Sailing Safety Gear Most People Forget Until It’s Too Late

Sailing safety gear can mean the difference between a bad day on the water… and never coming home at all. In this video, we...
This 40 Foot Sailboat Has the Best Owner’s Bed Ever Built | Catalina 400 MKII video from Practical Sailor

This 40 Foot Sailboat Has the Best Owner’s Bed Ever Built | Catalina 400...

If you’re shopping for a 40-foot cruising sailboat and actually plan to live aboard or cruise, comfort matters — and nowhere does that matter...
Living on a Boat Off Grid: What No One Explains video from Practical Sailor

Living on a Boat Off Grid: What No One Explains

Living on a boat off-grid sounds simple until you actually try it. No shore power. No marina hookups. No endless electricity. Just batteries, solar,...
This “Bulletproof” Cruiser Has a Serious Weak Spot Caliber 40 LRC SE video from Practical Sailor

This “Bulletproof” Cruiser Has a Serious Weak Spot Caliber 40 LRC SE

If you’re shopping for a serious cruising sailboat, the Caliber 40 LRC is often described as “bulletproof.” Heavy displacement, huge tankage, conservative construction, and...
You Can’t Insure Old Sailboats… Right? video from Practical Sailor

You Can’t Insure Old Sailboats… Right?

Are older sailboats really uninsurable? If you’ve been shopping for a 20, 30, or even 40-year-old sailboat, you’ve probably seen the warnings online: “Insurance...
Why Is This 46 Foot Sailboat So Cheap? Hunter 460 Review video from Practical Sailor

Why Is This 46 Foot Sailboat So Cheap? Hunter 460 Review

Is the Hunter 460 really one of the best-value cruising sailboats on the used market? In this video, we take a deep, honest look...
Anchor Swivels: The Shiny Part That Can Lose Your Boat video from Practical Sailor

Anchor Swivels: The Shiny Part That Can Lose Your Boat

Anchor swivels are everywhere. They’re shiny, expensive, and sold as a “must-have” upgrade for your anchoring system. But do they actually solve a real...

Selling Your Sailboat? Do This First!

Before you list it on YachtWorld, Boat Trader, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or with a yacht broker, there are several things you should do first...

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Cabot 36 Used Boat Review

The Cabot 36 is a sought-after, medium-displacement, 36-ft. cutter from the 1970s that can provide security and comfort for a budget-conscious sailor willing to...