Things to Know Before You Buy a Bristle Brush
Brush choice depends on what the brush’s job will be (transferring paint, smoothing paint, etc.), the user’s preferences, and the project budget. The best...
Mailport: April 2011
I read with interest the electric-flush toilet tests (February and March 2011), since we have the Raritan Sea Era aboard. As you noted, raw-water...
Where Credit is Due: April 2011
I purchased a boat cover for my Catalina 387 from Sea Canvas (www.seacanvas.com) and Carl Pellegrini. He had recently made a cover for another...
Antifouling Test 18-month Checkup
PETTIT/WEST MARINEWith most of its tested paints still fighting hard growth, Pettit Paints—including the some newly reformulated blends it supplies for West Marine—are excelling...
Port Publishes Biocide-free Antifouling Study
Paint companies, boatyards, and boat owners will no doubt be closely checking the impact of an antifouling report issued last month by the San...
Paint, Soak, and Rate
The paint samples were applied to 6-foot-by-2-foot fiberglass panels for testing. Testers follow the makers’ instructions for preparation and application. There were 11 samples...
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...
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...
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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...