How Do Acrylic Finishes Hold Up Compared to Boat Waxes?
The search for shortcuts to a shiny hull ends here at Practical Sailor, and while weve yet to find any "miracle" products, new technology...
PS Advisor: The Curse of the Pox
Perhaps it’s a result of leaving my boat in the California sun and polluted air for half a year without a washdown due to...
Practical Sailors Gear of the Year 2009
As each year nears its end, Practical Sailor editors find themselves poring over the dozens of products reviewed in the previous months to choose...
Mailport: 09/09
Good ol MorganI want to commend Steve Cocklin on his Morgan 30 restoration project (August 2009). I too own a classic Morgan, a 1970...
Whos Lurking Behind Those Blog Posts?
In the magazine business, our calendar is set forward several months, so while summer sailing is reaching its peak, were stowing away editorial acorns...
PS Advisor: ‘Weathered’ Teak
I started the touch-up process for my varnished brightwork, sanding out the bad spots, sometimes down to the bare teak wood. Then, it started...
DIY Topside Paint Test: Two-part Linear Polyurethanes Face Off
Is painting a boat's hull a job for an amateur painter? Should a mono-urethane or two-part linear polyurethane (LPU) be used? Practical Sailor is...
Gripping Hitches for Loaded Lines
Sailors use a variety of hitches to hold highly loaded line, chain, or wire. For instance, to remove a riding turn from a winch,...
A Look at the Latest Generation of Genoa Furlers
Engineering advances have improved roller-furling systems, and the latest units show refinements to original design and some promising new innovations. Today, third- and fourth-generation...
Ground Tackle
As Practical Sailor prepares for a new round of anchor tests, weve been on the hunt for new anchors, as well as new accessories....
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...