From the Pros—DIY Blister Fix
Earlier this year, reader and occasional contributor Fred Hatch found himself facing a quandary common among boat owners. The topsides of his 32-foot sloop...
Multitools Revisited
The expense of a good multitool—a specialized apparatus containing small tools that most sailors already own individually—is justified by the increased convenience and efficiency...
From the ProsDIY Blister Fix
Earlier this year, reader and occasional contributor Fred Hatch found himself facing a quandary common among boat owners. The topsides of his 32-foot sloop...
PS Advisor: 07/15/04
Varnishing FloorboardsCan you give me a recommendation for varnishing my inflatable's floorboards and transom? I have used Captain's varnish by Pettit and Schooner varnish...
Synthetic Teak Test
Sailing, it seems, involves a constant struggle between heart and brain, with a similar dynamic ocurring between time and money. We lust after a...
Waterline Stain Removers
Of all the stains a fiberglass hull will be subjected to in its working life—rust, oil, blood, and diesel exhaust, none, at least in...
Non-Skid Compounds and Paints
Some of the most frequent questions we receive from readers involve what to do about old decks—how to clean them, repair them, or completely...
Water Repellents for Sail Fabric
A lot of woven fabric is needed to keep a boat looking good and to protect both equipment and human skin.
Despite a host of...
Portable Oil Changers
We don't know of many people who change their own car engine oil these days. With Jiffy Lubes on every corner, and the hassle...
Barnacle Removers
In the April 1 issue of PS, we published a not-very-flattering description of a boat belonging to our friend Chris Landry, editor of Powerboat...
Abandon Ship! Coast Guard Rescue Beneteau 523 in the Atlantic
What would cause the captain and crew to abandon ship in the Atlantic ocean? There was no sailboat disaster here, but a coast guard...
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J/109 Used Boat Review
The J/109 is a 35-ft. boat that races well and has some comforts for short term cruising. It is a true racer/cruiser. The first...