Mailport: June 2013
How thick is too thick for the buildup of old layers of bottom paint? This question arises because I have just finished painting the...
Dehumidifier Field Tests
Dampness and boating seem to go together like picnics and ants- not dangerous but certainly irksome. We recently tested desiccan't driers (PS, November 2012)...
Where Credit Is Due: May 2013
OGM / MISEATwo years ago, I replaced my incandescent stern light with a waterproof, sealed LED unit from OGM (www.miseagroup.com). This winter, while the...
Summer Sailing Gear
Summers warm breezes and lazy weekends have arrived, so PS testers have put together a lineup of cool toys and tools for the dog...
Mailport: May 2013
In regard to your review of portable seats (PS, March 2013): Be careful! We purchased a low-cost, but works-well folding cushion seat (don't remember...
Where Credit Is Due: May 2013
Hella and PacWestWhile replacing all of the halogen bulbs on my boat with LED bulbs, I accidentally broke the plastic lens of one of...
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...
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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Beneteau began building boats in France in 1884 when Beneteau opened shop for the purpose of constructing trawlers at Croix-de-Vie. Eighty years later, under...