Mailport: Shackle Sense
Shackle SenseYou have written thousands of words about shackles. One item that I don't think you have ever addressed is the use of double...
Marine Toilet Tech: A New Joker Valve
Joker valves are no joke for us. Weve spent far too many hours tackling what has to be one of the least favorite tasks...
Stopping Deck Hatch Leaks
When I searched the internet for advice on repairing a small leak between the lens and sealant on a 20-year-old Lewmar Ocean 60 hatch,...
Stopping Anchor Chain Twist
When an anchored boat spins, the anchor chain twists, and the anchor can come up backward. One solution is an anchor swivel, but failures...
Mailport: Beauty of a Wood-trimmed Boat
Beauty of a Wood-trimmed BoatRegarding your recent blog post on the future of wood on boats (see Farewell to the Wood-trimmed Boat? Inside Practical...
Sleep Routines for Long Passages
The US Navy has finally gotten around to a serious study of watch standing schedules (https://goo.gl/dE4W4R). As an active duty Navy Medical Officer, I...
Mailport: What about Bon Ami?
What about Bon Ami?Thank you for the distillation of basic cleaning agents (see The One Bucket Cleaning Kit, May 2017). The presentation is clear...
Custom-Made Hard Top Biminis
I was wondering if there is any information regarding the protocol for replacing canvas with a rigid Bimini/dodger on a small 36-foot catamaran. I...
Mailport: The Ideal Dog?
The Ideal Dog?Making CoffeeRegarding your search for the ideal way to make coffee on board (Inside Practical Sailor, PS Online), a percolator is our...
Rebuilding a Water-Damaged Torqeedo Motor
We've been following the Torqeedo portable electric outboard since our first test of the Travel 801 in 2008. Since then, we've put two 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...