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...
Bottom Paint Stripping
My husband, Ken was in the fiberglass business for over 25 years. We intend to take off all of our boat’s bottom paint (about...
Mailport: January 2012
Until last winter, I had never heard of the Northill anchor that PS Technical Editor Ralph Naranjo used to secure his Cape Dory 19...
Where Credit is Due: January 2012
I want to acknowledge the outstanding warranty support from Shurflo (www.shurflo.com) regarding my 2-year-old Shurflo Extreme Series 5.7 Smart Sensor pump, which failed. Shurflo’s...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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Martin 16 Used Boat Review
The Martin 16 is designed for adaptive sailing so people with disabilities can easily control sails and steering. It is an excellent choice for...