Quick Fixes for Clear Plastic
Clear vinyl windows are a miracle when they are new, allowing sailors to have an outdoor experience while keeping rain and spray at a...
Glue-on Fasteners
Although through-bolts may be the gold standard for strength and security, sometimes drilling a hole isn't practical, or exposes foam or balsa core to...
Summer Sailor Reading List
The question were often asked as we set out on our summer cruise is, What do you do with all that free time you...
Boating Eyewear Guarantee
One of the reason we pay premium for brand-name products is the expectation that if something goes wrong, we'd get outstanding support. Some U.S....
Look for UV protection, fit, impact resistance
The ideal pair of sunglasses will vary among individuals. Fair-eyed people, for example, often prefer darker lenses. Our list of must-haves include UV protection,...
Ideal Drogue setup will require experiments
For maximum maneuverability, the control lines-one port, one starboard-should attach at the widest part of the boat. This maximizes leverage and places the effort...
Product Update: Facnor FX+ Furler, Caframo Scirocco II, and More!
Facnor FX+ FurlerWith lighter summer breezes soon upon us, a retrofit to a furling light-air asymmetrical sail grows tempting. Facnor, maker of one of...
The One-Bucket Cleaning Kit
Bright, shiny and new looking. That was what we wanted when were shopping for our dream boat, and that is the impression our new-used...
A Generic Approach to Specific Stains
For general deck cleaning, unless there is a specific stain, always start with a relatively mild, biodegradeable surfactant. Not strong enough to remove wax...
Boat Spring Cleaning
We frequently receive suggestions for new cleaners from our readers. Here are a few suggested products that came over the transom that we havent...
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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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...