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...
Aggressive Hull Cleaning Stirs Up Copper Debate
Early this month, irate boat owners from Marina del Rey, Calif., packed the regional water-quality board meeting, protesting a rule that would require them...
When Technology Catches the Wind
Photos by Ralph Naranjo
A lot can be learned from really small boats that carry no crew. In fact, sailing robotics-SailBot for short-is attracting sailors...
Keeping Canvas in Tip-top Shape
NikWax TX-Direct Spray-onA general-purpose product from perhaps the best known producer of aftermarket waterproofing treatments for outdoor clothing and gear, the NikWax TX-Direct spray...
Tankless Gas Water Heaters
I recently acquired a project boat, and the former owner had purchased a tankless propane water heater that he was planning to install on...
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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Morgan Out Island 36 Used Boat Review
Most are familiar with Charles Morgan and his Out Island 41, primarily made to cruise and charter in the Bahamas, but not many are...