Flashlight Death-Match
]For the nonce, the inexpensive Rayovac Roughneck is PS's choice of a reliable flashlight for use in a marine environment. It works; the 2-D...
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...
LED Flashlights
At the end of our last review of LED flashlights, only about three and half years ago, (March 2000) we said that the development...
Strippers and Crimpers
No matter how large or small your onboard tool box, no matter how many wrenches, pliers, hammers, and putty knives you have cleverly packed...
LED Lights: Low-Power, Long Life
Light Emitting Diodes have been around for a long time now. They first appeared as dim red displays on things like calculators and early...
Multi-Purpose Boat Poles
There are probably dozens of items aboard the typical boat that lead quiet, unremarkable lives for long periods of time, working well under everyday...
Off-the-Shelf Marine Toolkits
There was very little time to do the basic outfitting of the 22-foot Twin-Vee powerboat that Practical Sailor shared with Powerboat Reports last summer....
Emergency Rigging Cutters
Dismasting is right up there among a sailor's worst nightmares. When a mast comes down at sea, no matter how or why, there's tremendous...
Multi-Tools: Leatherman Wave Covers the Waterfront
Following the theme of our knife-test article of June 2000, we decided to look at multi-tools, highly portable gadgets that incorporate up to well...
Brinkmann, LSI, Optronics Shine Bright in Spotlight Test
If you've ever tried to locate a channel marker on a dark night, or to read the number on an unlit buoy in the...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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MacGregor 26M Used Boat Review
MacGregor 26 has been a staple in the trailerable sailboat market for decades, and company literature claimed more than 7,000 of the original model...