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...
Has Fountaine Pajot Broken the 44 Foot Catamaran Market video from Practical Sailor

Has Fountaine Pajot Broken the 44 Foot Catamaran Market

Is the Fountaine Pajot 44 really one of the cheapest ways to buy a brand-new 44-foot cruising catamaran… and if so, what’s the catch?...
Why Your Bilge Pump Will Fail When You Need It Most video from Practical Sailor

Why Your Bilge Pump Will Fail When You Need It Most

Most sailboat owners assume their bilge pump is a reliable last line of defense. It’s installed, it runs when tested, and it’s easy to...
Inside the New Beneteau Oceanis 52: What Works, What Doesn’t video from Practical Sailor

Inside the New Beneteau Oceanis 52: What Works, What Doesn’t

The new Beneteau Oceanis 52 is one of the most talked-about cruising sailboats in years. Bigger, brighter, more comfortable, and more modern than ever...
Which Keel Suits Your Personality? video from Practical Sailor

Which Keel Suits Your Personality?

Choosing a sailboat keel isn’t just about performance numbers or design theory. It’s about how you sail, where you sail, and honestly… who you...
Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26 video from Practical Sailor

Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26

The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and...

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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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Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour

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