Building a Better Boat Fender
My main problem with boat fenders is that they appear to violate the cardinal rule of cruising: any object you bring on the boat...
Engine Spares for the Cruising Sailor
Cruising sailors rely on their engines a lot more than they like to admit. Although the internet has helped close the gap between parts...
Improving Roller Furling Efficiency
Over the years, Practical Sailor testers have dug into the topic of roller furling gear—one of the most popular upgrades on an older boat....
Defeating Bacteria in Your Diesel Fuel
We've ensured that we're taking on good, high quality fuel and we're even pre-filtering it, yet still our filters clog quicker than they ever...
Diesel Fuel Polishing Systems
If you plan on doing some long-term cruising with an auxiliary diesel, and expect to be picking up fuel in out of the way...
Upgrading the Cruising Mainsail
Autumn can be a slower time for many sailmakers, so if you are planning on having a new sail made before next spring, now...
The Old Salt’s Solution to Chafe Prevention
Just four days into tropical storm season in the North Atlantic, soon-to-be tropical storm Alex swept across South Florida and flooded city streets. Since...
Bottom Paint Removal Decision Time
Tempis fugit . . . times a-waistin’ . . . fast flies the irreparable hour . . . However you choose to use your...
Homemade Mildew Preventers That Really Work
If you're getting ready for sailing this summer and feel like you are still losing the battle with mildew, then you'll definitely want to...
A Practical Approach to Cabin Sole Finish
The challenge with finishing a veneer-and-plywood sole is finding a product that offers long-lasting protection for the wood and gives a secure footing when...
Full Tour of this IMPRESSIVE Sailboat – The Jeanneau Yachts 55
Are you shopping for a world cruising 55 foot sailboat? At this years Miami International Boat show we caught up with Jeanneau and toured...
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Cape Dory 30 Used Boat Review
When the Cape Dory 30 entered production in 1976, it was the largest boat in the expanding line of the Taunton, Massachusetts boatbuilder. In...