On Watch: America’s Cup
The America’s Cup Events (ACE) beginning 22nd August 2024, is a two month long plan consisting of the Louis Vuitton Challenger Cup, the Youth...
On Watch: All Eyes on Europe Sail Racing
July to August is quite a nerve-wracking time for competitive sailors and spectators as two mega events begin: the Paris 2024 Olympics and the...
Dear Readers
On June 12, we ran a piece written by contributor Roland Stockham that discussed an alternative jackline installation concept that emphasized placement of jacklines...
Chafe Protection for Dock Lines
Engineers are quick to point out the downside of bending a tensioned line over a hard point—which is exactly what happens at every cleat,...
Waxing and Polishing Your Boat
Spring will be here sooner than we think, so I am plunging once again into polishing and waxing fiberglass boat hulls. This post covers...
Reducing Engine Room Noise
Of all the health reporting that has been featured in the news recently, the theme of ambient noise is one that resonated strongly with...
Tricks and Tips to Forming Do-it-yourself Rigging Terminals
Mechanical terminals allow sailors replace a broken shroud or even re-rig their own boat without hiring a professional rigger with a swage machine. Although...
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...
Learning to Live with Plastic Boat Bits
After cruising three oceans on an old wooden boat when I was in my 20s and perpetually short on cash, I vowed my next...
The Ultimate Guide to Caring for Clear Plastic
Our upcoming special report on marine plastics touches briefly on one of the most conspicuous plastics on many cruising boats--clear vinyl windows. On many...
The SHOCKINGLY Comfortable Million Dollar Sailboat From Moody
Beneteau has Lagoon Catamarans and the luxury boats in the Jeanneau line up, but Hanse has Moody. A proper Deck Saloon sailboat, this 50...
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Catalina 42 Mk I and Mk II
Under the guidance of Frank Butler, who founded the company in 1969, Catalina Yachts’ philosophy is to offer “as much boat for the money...