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Do-It-Yourself Nonskid Test Update
Its been 12 months since testers mounted the nonskid test panels on the roof, subjecting them to south Floridas semi-tropical weather-harsh sun, high humidity,...
Do-It-Yourself Fender Boards
Without fender boards, no matter how you position and secure your boat and fenders, the movement of the tide and the boat will invariably...
Do-It-Yourself Chafe Protection
With tropical storm season under way, my mind turned to the topic of chafe protection for lines. For a broader look at hurricane preparation,...
Do-It-Yourself Fuel Tank Cleaning
Its usually this time of year that fuel contamination rears its ugly head, clogging filters right when we need our engine most. We've published...
Bottom Paint Removal Decision Time
Tempis fugit . . . times a-waistin’ . . . fast flies the irreparable hour . . . However you choose to use your...
Cape Dory 25 Do-It-Yourself Refit
Regular Practical Sailor readers may have noticed that we have a thing for Cape Dory boats. We have three in our test fleet: two...
Making a Do-it-Yourself Jerry Can Drip Catcher
The previous owner of our test boat swore by using a funnel. Of course, the funnel was too small to catch nozzle leaks, reduced...
Do-It-Yourself: Seeing Neon Blue
There are simply too many white lights in and around a municipal anchorage. A required white anchor light must have 360-degree visibility. But a...
Do-It-Yourself: Salted Surfaces
While new finishes-paint, epoxy, or varnish-may be beautiful to look at, they are also as slick as can be when a little seawater hits...
Do-It-Yourself: Onboard Security
Some ports and anchorages are safer than others, but it never hurts to be cautious when it comes to boat security. When youre away...
