Fighting Off Marine Electrical System Corrosion
There's no question we're in the middle of a revolution in off-the-grid technology for cruising sailing. Over the past few weeks, I've watched three...
Get the Most Out of Practical Sailor’s Subscriber Services
Another runner has made it! It’s always nice to get an email or letter from an appreciative reader letting us know they’ve escaped the...
Safety Tether Clip-in Caution
With so many sailors getting into offshore sailing in the wake of the pandemic, I thought it would be a good time to revive...
Painting Your Boat Like a Pro
After the first round of my complete hull refinish of my 1971 Yankee 30 at Salt Creek Marina in St. Petersburg, FL, I've moved...
Sailboat Do-it-Yourself Rig Survey
Several subscribers who read my recent blog post regarding stainless steel corrosion, “Detecting and Dealing with Stainless Steel Corrosion” asked if we had any...
The Curse of the Mystery Mooring Chain
Perhaps this has happened to you. It has been a long passage. After several nights of little sleep, followed by a long and tricky...
Saving a Furling Genoa with Paint
What’s that they say about the 10-foot paint job? Sure, if you look closely, it is clear that something is different with the genoa...
Rotten to the Core: Deck Core Repair Advice
Cored decks are a soggy subject for many owners of older boats, but owners of new boats have to be wary too. I turn...
Details to Look for in Drysuits for Sailors
As more cruising sailors take advantage today's technology to extend their sailing season in winter or to push into the higher latitudes for new...
Winterizing Your Boat’s Water System
Amazingly enough there are still forum posts and online "experts" advocating vodka as anti-freeze solution. Practical Sailor has thoroughly debunked this myth in extensive...
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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Morgan Out Island 36 Used Boat Review
Most are familiar with Charles Morgan and his Out Island 41, primarily made to cruise and charter in the Bahamas, but not many are...