Corrosion Protection: Ethanol Fuel Additive Test
For more on fuel additives and ethanol fuels, check out our 2008 test of ethanol fuel treatments, and our special report on ethanol...
Tips for Caulking Polyethylene
How strong is this bond? In our testing, we found the shear strength of the bond on a heat-treated piece of polyethylene to be...
The Blow-by-blow Boathook Test
We recently wrapped up a comprehensive test of boathooks for Practical Sailor. You can see that full report in the November 2016 issue, which...
Is Stainless Steel Really the Best Metal for Use in an Anchor?
Each time Practical Sailor conducts an anchor test, we get questions about the materials used in anchors, particularly stainless steel. Stainless steel is much...
A Simplified Internet Connection for Boats
As high-speed, cellular data service extends throughout the coastal U.S. and abroad, the ability to turn your phone into a mobile hotspot (MiFi) has...
Preventing Fuel Problems in Marine Diesel Engines
Murphy's Law has an affinity for old marine diesel engines, particularly those with aging fuel systems. Problems with bad fuel is one of the...
The View from Havana
Do they check your boat when you go back to America?They do, I said, though I had no idea if anyone did. And I...
Understanding Practical Sailor’s Ratings System
The upcoming September 2016 issue of Practical Sailor magazine features our 2016 Gear of the Year roundup. This annual report profiles 10 to 15...
Double-check for Propane Leaks
After my recent post on portable marine heaters and insulation, a few people asked our opinion of liquid petroleum gas (LPG) heaters. Simply stated:...
Hurricane Season: Dr. William Gray’s Final Forecast
About ten years after Jimmy Buffet first sang about the futility of reasoning with hurricane season, Dr. William Gray was figuring out how. Tomorrow,...
Which Batteries Would I Buy TODAY for my SAILBOAT?
What is the best battery for a sailboat? What is the problem with lithium batteries on boats? Is AGM or lithium better for a...
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Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review
Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under...