Share Your Hobie Memories with Us
Photo by Frank Lanier
When Hobart Hobie Alter died at the age of 80 on March 29, I thought about how Hobie Cats touched my...
Heavy-Duty Rubbing Compounds
Gelcoat provides a fiberglass boat with a hard, water-resistant protective shell. When new, its polished and waxed to a bright shine, but after a...
Tired Daysailer Hull Serves as Test Platform
Practical Sailor tested the compounds on the badly oxidized hull of a neglected 1974 ODay Javelin daysailer that has been stored uncovered in the...
Do I Need a Life Raft?
In our opinion, the full-spec offshore life raft is over the top for your needs. Having an inflatable dinghy on deck and ready to...
Mailport: April 2014
The new bird deterrent will be made from an old VHF antenna and stainless fishing leader. The old antenna will overhang the vane while...
Where Credit Is Due: April 2014
In November 2013, I bought a 65-pound Mantus Anchor. Living in Maine, I had not yet had the pleasure of using it but was...
Shurhold Buffing Pad Cleaner
During our April 2014 performance test of rubbing compounds, we sullied a dozen brand-new wool buffing pads, all of which were Shurhold brand. Since...
DIY Rigging Hacks
Photos by Jonathan Neeves
Over the years weve owned Josepheline, our 38-foot Lightwave catamaran, weve figured out a few simple fixes to some niggling onboard...
Favorite Bottom Paints by Region
Lately, readers have been asking us about which antifouling paints serve well for specific bodiesof water (or type of water). So, in this article-our...
Mailport: March 2014
I just read your article on coffee making aboard (PS, January 2014), and feel compelled to reply with my path to the perfect cup...
Truth About Grease – Boat Maintenance Must Do Tips
Sailboat Maintenance is a big topic so we're breaking it down into bite sized boat maintenance tips in our Everything You Need to Know...
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Beneteau 393 Used Boat Review
Beneteau is one of the few builders (along with perhaps Catalina, Hunter and its own corporate cousin, Jeanneau) whose volume of production can generate...