Chemical Varnish Strippers
I want to varnish my companionway hatch boards, but I need to remove the old finish. Is there a varnish remover that works well...
Mailport: July 2012
I thought you might like to know of a dinghy-wheel manufacturer that I came across that wasn't included in your last evaluation (PS, October...
Where Credit is Due: July 2012
I'd like to thank the folks at BEP Marine (www.bepmarine.com) for their outstanding customer service. Recently, our TS1 tank sender failed. (See reviews in...
Companionway Hatch Fix
While rigging my boat, the boom came crashing down on the companionway hatch cover. The crash resulted in a crack in the cover: What...
Around the Americas in a Vega
The story of Matt Rutherfords non-stop solo circumnavigation of the Americas almost did not make it into this magazine. Clearly, this was not for...
Nonskid Test Update
Practical Sailor recently tested a nonskid mat from Soft Deck Inc. as a followup to our January 2012 report on do-it-yourself options for replacing...
Stuck Like Glue
Photos by Ralph Naranjo
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Just about every sailboat owner has at some point mixed up a batch of epoxy to fill a hole, glue parts...
Ralph’s Great Adventures in Laminating
Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo equates spare time with boat projects. His basement shop/test facility has spawned a wide range of boats, boards, and parts...
Ralphs Great Adventures in Laminating
Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo equates spare time with boat projects. His basement shop/test facility has spawned a wide range of boats, boards, and parts...
A Copper Alternative?
‘This is a Test’With the M20’s indicator lights telling us the device was working properly, it began making a sound reminiscent of those alarm...
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...