Free Online Nav Course
Vanderbilt University is offering a free online course in celestial navigation fundamentals. The course-developed in collaboration with PS Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo, made possible...
Mailport: December 2015
Webasto heaterWe recently purchased a Webasto Airtop 3900 do-it-yourself (DIY) kit from Defender Industries. The instructions were very comprehensive, and the installation and product...
Where Credit is Due: Trident Marine, Tidewater Sodablasting, and More!
Taylor Made productsJust wanted to give a big two thumbs-up to Taylor Made Products (www.taylormadeproducts.com). I had purchased a large-diameter buoy online, and the...
Taking the Spill Out of Fill-ups
Fueling a boat has never been as easy as fueling a car. Spills-exacerbated by poorly designed fill pipes and vents-are common. The U.S. Environmental...
Practical Holiday Gift Ideas for Sailors
Our last gift idea this month, falls into the splurge category-or perhaps, the practical splurge group. This bulletproof cooler impressed testers with its features...
5 Sailing Book Gift Ideas
If you have a sailing-photography enthusiast on your holiday gift list-or are like us, and simply enjoy the pleasure of poring over beautiful photographs...
Cleaning the Holding Tank
Weve noticed an odor and a buildup of caked-on solids in the holding tank. My thought is to fill the holding tank with fresh...
Mailport: Custom Medical Kit, Bug-bite Solutions, and More!
I found the Creating a Custom Medical Kit article (PS July 2014) to be largely excellent with one caveat: There were a number of...
Revisiting the Rigging Quiz with Brion Toss
Reader Fred Jensen and his wife, Barbara, of Sandusky, Ohio, pointed out an error in our illustration in the August 2015 issue of Practical...
Stitching Sails for Long Life
Spend some time around sailmakers who specialize in building sails for offshore sailors, and you'll hear a familiar lament: If you do your job...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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Martin 16 Used Boat Review
The Martin 16 is designed for adaptive sailing so people with disabilities can easily control sails and steering. It is an excellent choice for...