Belowdecks & Amenities

PS Advisor: Downhill Galley Cooking

In the October 2010 boat review of the Catalina 375, there was a statement regarding the location of a galley: “While some argue that...

Keeping You Cool: Improving Your Icebox

The cruising boat, like an army, travels on its stomach. If you can’t eat well while sailing - whether day racing or cruising the...

The Complete Propane Appliance System

Propane and peace of mind can go hand in hand, if you install a quality system and follow a few simple rules.Propane has many...

Sailboat Cockpit Seating

The proportions of the human body are the basis of all design. Cockpit seating, as with any seat or chair design, is one of...

Solution to a Problem: Custom Shower Sump and Pump

Amid the excitement and anticipation of taking delivery of a new boat, one tends to discount the importance of certain items. In my case,...

How to Prevent Head Odors Aboard Your Sailboat

While permeation of waste gases through flexible sanitation hose is a major source of odors in the head, it is not the only one....

A Permanent Mount for the Sensibulb LED Reading Light

A Permanent Mount for the Sensibulb LED Reading LightBy Thomas WetherbeeI have always been a big fan of brass berth lights, but have never...

The Canvas Air-Conditioner

Even the most dedicated sun worshipper craves shade after a bright, hot day on the water. For those of us whose goals include keeping...

Mailport: January 2011

 Could you do a test on anchor swivels? There are two primary manufacturers, Swiss Tech America WASI power ball and Ultra Flip Swivel. Since...

Pressure Cookers Test

No kitchen pot fights a bad reputation the way a pressure cooker does-one pot of lentils exploding in someones face can quickly wipe out...

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...

Latest Sailboat Review

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...