Indoor Sailboat Refinishing
I am restoring old fiberglass sailing club boats (Rhodes 19s) in a confined, heated space in winter, and I need to paint the topsides,...
Practical Sailors Semi-annual Bottom Paint Test Checkup
After more than 30 years of testing bottom paint, you become a bit jaded when someone announces a revolutionary new formula. This time around,...
Best Boat Soaps for Regular Washdowns
Sticking to a regular boat bath regimen has multiple benefits. It not only keeps a boat looking good, but it also helps protect it...
Mailport: January 2013
I recently saw the October 2012 Chandlery review of the Bubi bottle (www.bubibottle.com) and ordered one. Despite problems ordering through Pay Pal (I ultimately...
Where Credit is Due: January 2013
I wanted to send PS an update regarding the Dutchman Boom Brake recall that PS announced in the May 2012 issue. First of all,...
Topside-Paint Endurance Test 3-Year Checkup
The top-rated Awlgrip behaves much like the other two-part products in our paint reviews, and it delivers the very best results. The companys top-coat...
Mailport: December 2012
I would suggest that the keel article (PS, November 2012) misses out on a couple of matters that are very important to cruising sailors.As...
Where Credit is Due: November 2012
I have a Switlik MOM-8A man-overboard module. It is designed to mount to the rails with clips that shear off if you catch the...
Mailport: November 2012
Photo courtesy of Gordon ThompsonPhotos courtesy of C. Henry Depew and GoingApps
I am sorry that I did not get a chance to include my...
Practical Sailor Tests Reveal Best Bottom Paints
Our annual bottom paint report comes on the heels of some important news regarding the use of copper-based antifouling paint in California. Facing strong...
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...