Clean Bottom, Fast Bottom
I often read that hard antifouling paints are preferred for racers. Does anybody know how much faster my boat would go if I use...
Mailport: February 2012
Can the nonskid paints you reviewed in the January 2012 issue be applied over the molded non-skid, or must it be stripped off? I...
Where Credit is Due: February 2012
One of the problems we all face with electronics these days is the fact that a newly purchased unit can be close to obsolete...
A Toast to Ziggy the Iguana
Ordinarily, we don't enlist animal subjects for our testing at Practical Sailor, but our report of odor-eating chemicals this month called for special measures....
Traction in Action: PS Tests DIY Nonskid Options
Photo by Frank Lanier
Boat decks take a beating. Besides daily flogging by the sun and other merciless weather elements, they face constant foot traffic...
Slippin’ and Slidin
A good DIY nonskid offers effective traction (obviously) and is easy to apply, easy to clean, durable, and gentle enough on knees and elbows...
Testers Search for an All-star LED Spotlight
WEST MARINEThe West Marine LED SuperSpot, Model 10926442 ships with the battery removed, and there are no drawings, diagrams, or pictures accompanying the...
Testers Check Beam Patterns and Illumination
Testers in this month's spotlight test evaluated a number of spotlight features. Although some points such as ergonomics involved a small degree of subjectivity,...
What’s In the Practical Sailor Toolbag?
Milwaukee M12 right-angle drill/driver kitBoring holes in hard to reach spaces often requires a right-angle drill, and this compact Milwaukee cordless tool fits the...
Whats In the Practical Sailor Toolbag?
Milwaukee M12 right-angle drill/driver kitBoring holes in hard to reach spaces often requires a right-angle drill, and this compact Milwaukee cordless tool fits the...
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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