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In the Wake of a Storm
Sailing west from the Turkish port of Marmaris, we reached across the Aegean Sea with its notorious meltemi wind blowing hard from the north...
Two Ships Passing in the Night
As the end of the contentious 2012 election cycle appeared on the horizon, the PRACTICAL SAILOR bumped into the POLITICIAN, who was suffering from...
Where Credit is Due: October 2012
I would like to give credit to Jabsco (www.jabsco.com) for going above and beyond in their customer service. We have three Jabsco 58500 electric...
DIY Survey Checklist for Used-boat Buying
Standing riggingMost sailors immediately think wire when they hear the term standing rigging, but thats only one part of the story. Your pre-survey inspection...
SpeedsealLife Kit Test Update
In the Practical Sailor August 2010 issue’s Chandlery, we reported on the installation of a SpeedsealLife kit aboard one of our test boats, a...
Worthwhile Advice from Hose Manufacturers
Before starting most tests, we like to interview the participating manufacturers. Below is a rundown of some advice we gleaned from the waste hose...
PS Bench Tests BilgeKleen Filter
There are two primary reasons why U.S. boat owners are required by law to display the familiar “Discharge of Oil Prohibited” placards aboard. For...
Testers Search for an All-star LED Spotlight
WEST MARINEThe West Marine LED SuperSpot, Model 10926442 ships with the battery removed, and there are no drawings, diagrams, or pictures accompanying the...
Engine Maintenance: Keeping Your Fuel Clean
No good ever comes of fouled diesel fuel. And while it’s true contaminated fuel affects rag-bagger and stinkpotter alike, sailors have to be particularly...
Hope for Best, Plan for Worst
When tropical weather threatens, being prepared for the wind, waves, surge, and flooding pays off. How you prepare for a storm depends on where...
