Family Radios
Five years ago, when the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorized the use of 14 high-frequency channels for low power “walkie-talkies,” its intent was to...
Five GPS Handhelds
Yes, it's again time to look at handheld GPS receivers, which have now officially become a consumer commodity. Sales of receivers to hikers,...
Electric Propulsion: Solomon Technologies’ High-Wire Act
As much as we like to believe that we're purists when it comes to sailing, the auxiliary engine is obviously very important to most...
Website Shopping at the Big Four
As a marketplace, the Worldwide Web promises new convenience—linking consumers to a limitless supply of goods that can be had with the speed of...
Ozone Machine Update
Slightly more than 10 years ago, Practical Sailor took note of the odor- and mildew-destroying capabilities of a machine called an ozone generator. In...
Fixed-Mount VHF Radios: Icom Dominates
The M402 performed very well. Receive audio quality was excellent, especially for such a small radio. We liked Icom's channel tagging (also included on...
Tri-Lens Radar Reflector
In the September 1995 issue, we reported results of radar reflector testing done at the Stanford Research Institute in Palo Alto, California. This was...
Steering Compasses: Show Me the Way to Go Home
In a brisk southerly, headed west out of Mackinaw City, the sloop slipped from Lake Huron into Lake Michigan, bound for Beaver Island-which has...
Aqua Vigil Alarm Is Simple but Quirky
To prevent these catastrophes, we employ all manner of backup systems—electric bilge pumps, switches, and alarms, usually dependent on the boat's 12-volt batteries....
Too Expensive To Bury
The test report in the March 1, 1997 issue of Practical Sailor called the KVH Datascope “the king of the hand-bearing compasses.” Although expensive,...
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...