Riffin on Foods that Need No Fridge
You might be surprised how well you can eat fresh without a fridge, even in the tropics. Onions and potatoes will keep for weeks...
Shore-Power Boat Fire Protection
With the increased demand to have all the electrically powered comforts of home onboard, it should come as no surprise to boaters that the...
Galley Solutions: Nesting Cookware Sets Under $250
A good set of nesting cookware means galley chefs can have all the tools they need for gourmet cooking, without sacrificing storage space. For...
Marine Refrigeration: Traditional Thermostats vs. Digital Thermostats
Modern galley refrigeration moved far beyond simple holding-plate refrigeration systems, and now competes with the more easily installed evaporative refrigeration systems. One key to...
Next Best Thing
While world leaders and presumed financial wizards set to work trying to right the global economy with some very expensive bailers and sponges, Practical...
New One-Burner Alcohol Stoves Meet Their Market
Cookmates two new small alcohol stoves are a good fit for daysailers and boats with limited galley space. Unlike propane stoves, these non-pressurized alcohol...
Practical Sailor LED Lightbulb Test
In this LED cabin light test, Practical Sailor looks at 17 light bulbs from seven manufacturers. The LEDs were tested to see which was...
Practical Sailor Puts Monster-Sized Coolers Through a Melt Down
In a sailboat, "refrigeration" is a somewhat vague term. It could refer to a built-in, compressor-driven system designed to cool food and drinks as...
Troubleshooting AC Units
I have an air-conditioning unit with more than 14,000 BTUs. Here in Florida, with a 38-foot boat, that just doesn’t hack it. The unit’s...
Freezer Safe Tracks Fridge Temps
No bigger than a pack of gum, Freezer Safe is a digital recording thermometer that collects temperature data and displays it graphically. The battery-operated...
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...