Take One Deep Breath
With pre-recorded instructions, the rechargeable Safety Mate calmly talks you through a range of first-aid procedures, right down to counting the 30 chest compressions...
Diving into Plotter/Sounders
Other plotter highlights include two map orientations, an easy-to-see course predictor line, and adjustable data boxes. Limited split-screen capability and less-than-friendly software hold this...
Throw Bags
ConclusionsThe Seattle Sports Slant Six, Plastimo, Marsars, and NRS Rescue all performed well overall and have specific features that we like, but the KwikTek...
Inflatable Life Vest Showdown
All recreational boats must carry one wearable Coast Guard-approved PFD (Type I, II, III, or Type V PFD) for each person aboard. As each...
A Shining Solution
Visibility can be a very important element when it comes to safety on the water. For that person in the water, being as visible...
Electronic Charts
The Navionics Platinum cartography matched the Gold card in accuracy and real-world representation. Underway, it generally showed us in the correct position and had...
Learning to Share
Just where the break-even point lies is impossible to pinpoint, since the actual dollars saved on each charter will vary according to the length...
Slings, Scoops & Ladders
The toughest problem with a crew-overboard rescue is the last step, the retrieval on deck. This is not to say that there’s anything easy...
Safety Spray Hood
According to safety specialist Capt. Henry Marx, sailors who go overboard and subsequently drown—particularly those wearing a PFD—would have stood a better chance of...
CO Detectors: Fireboy/Xintex Wins; Safe-T-Alert is a Best Buy
Consider this not-so-unusual scenario: On June 18 this year, a group of friends rafted up three midsize vessels at an idyllic anchorage on Silver...
How To Buy Sailboats On Facebook Marketplace
Sailboat shopping is usually done on Yacht World but finding a cheap sailboat is much more likely on Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace. Today we...
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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...