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...
Mailport: November 2010
I’m hurt, and so is my boat Lady Lady. In your review of Rod Johnstone’s J/95 (August 2010), you said it was not your...
Onboard Amenities: Endurance test of 12-volt Fans Wraps Up
Back in April of 2008, Practical Sailor rounded up 11 fans from seven manufacturers. From Caframo, we tested the Camano, Bora, Kona, Sirocco, and...
Stove-top Baking: How Sweet It Is
Theres nothing like the smell of fresh-baked treats wafting from the galley, and thanks to the Omnia Oven, the crew of any boat with...
Right Track Offers a Creative Storage Fix
Even the best laid-out boat interior has areas of wasted space begging to be utilized. Right Track Designs storage system puts that dead space...
Mailport: July 2010
I recently read your article on two-part teak cleaners (May 2010), and the timing was perfect as I was about to undertake that very...
Tailgating Afloat
Always on the lookout for gizmos that bring aboard some small luxury and help reduce the "roughing it" factor too often associated with cruising,...
Mailport: June 2010
In the April 2010 review of beverage holders, I think you "nixed" the Sail-Buoy a bit early because you attempted to use it from...
Galley Lighting
When we last dropped in on the realm of interior lighting (Practical Sailor January 2009), we looked at light emitting diode (LED) replacements for...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor
What is the best trailerable sailboat? One big feature is the mast stepping system. Today we look at trailer sailors like the Catalina 275,...
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Most are familiar with Charles Morgan and his Out Island 41, primarily made to cruise and charter in the Bahamas, but not many are...