Suck-It-Up Challenge
All the battery-powered vacuums were tested with brand-new batteries charged to their makers’ specs and brand-new filters. We put them through a series of...
Sealing Anchor Chain Spill Pipes
Anchor lockers are a convenience to coastal cruisers but no friend to offshore sailors. Passagemakers often forgo a deck-clearing locker for a belowdecks anchor-chain...
Practical Sailor Tests DC-powered Handheld Vacuums
MakitaMakita has long been known for making quality tools, and its BCL 180 handheld vac upholds the company’s reputation. It was the quietest of...
Where Credit is Due: March 2011
In an effort to give credit where credit is due, I want to give a well deserved pat on the back.Following the recommendations of...
Mailport: March 2011
As cruisers, we appreciate Practical Sailor’s efforts to keep us informed regarding Wi-Fi developments. Based on your articles, we decided to install a masthead...
Where Credit is Due: February 2011
My Catalina 270 sailboat has been equipped with a Metz masthead antenna for years. Upon decommissioning this fall I noticed that there was significant...
Mailport: February 2011
For some years, I have been using Interlux’s Bilgekote as my bilge paint. They have stopped selling it in gallon cans, and I’m having...
Extend LPU Life with a Few Basic Care Steps
The results derived from a professionally applied LPU topside refinish are as dramatic as the invoice that accompanies the makeover. The shiny, wet look...
Real-world Results
Our on-the-water testing backed up our panel test results, but also drove home some valuable surface preparation feedback. The key focuses of our testing...
Topside Paint Test Panels Get Checkup
TWO-PART LPUsWhile the two-part linear poly-urethanes (LPUs) have proven to offer superior gloss retention over time, their durability, glossiness, and rock-hard finish come with...
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...