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Old, decomposing fiberglass boats in Hennebont, next to Lorient, in the Morbihan region of Bretagne, France. (Photo/ Angie Richard)

What Do You Do With Old Fiberglass Boats?

The first second-hand sailboat my husband and I considered as a potential “project boat” was listed for sale on an online classified website in...

Boater Resources and Sailing Stories to Kindle Your Winter Daydreams

Colder, shorter winter days limit the time (most) sailors get to spend on the water. The good news is that wintertime also offers us...

Sailboat Safety on Deck

We often think of safety on deck in terms of PFDs, lifelines and jacklines, but the falls they protect against only happen after something...

Solutions for a Stinky Holding Tank

No one wants a marine head that brings back memories of portable toilets, yet that’s exactly what we think of when holding tank chemicals...

Going Aloft Sans Butterflies

With the fall and winter sailing season fast approaching in South Florida, it's time for me buckle up and do a full inspection of...

Giving Bugs the Big Goodbye

We're not naturally bug phobic, but when they eat our food, clothes or boat, something needs to be done. Since we don't like heavy...
Odorlos Holding Tank Treament Packets

Stopping Holding-tank Odors

In recent years, PS testers have investigated holding tank chemicals (Fighting Odor with Chemical Additives) in concert with ongoing investigations of sanitation hoses and...
marine toilet test

Marine Toilet Maintenance Tips

Early in the sailing season, the things we overlooked during winter storage can come back to haunt us. And with regard to our boat's...

Simple Lithium for Outboard-Powered Tenders, Daysailers, and Sport Boats

Lithium is cool. Your cell phone uses it. Cameras, laptops, flashlights … everything. But “cool” is not a reason. Fire is not a big...

Winter Glove Report

Every ball player has a favorite glove. A deck shoe that sticks to wet gelcoat is highly prized. And when time comes to hoist...