Boat Maintenance

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...

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...

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...

Is Titanium an Everyman Metal?

Through the commotion of a 30-knot squall, I heard the chainplate pop. It was not an unusually loud pop. The result was impressive, nonetheless....

Which Batteries Would I Buy TODAY for my SAILBOAT?

What is the best battery for a sailboat? What is the problem with lithium batteries on boats? Is AGM or lithium better for a...

Latest Sailboat Review

Beneteau 40.7 Used Boat Review

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...