Alberg Owners Love Their A35s, Warts and All
Nearly every owner we spoke to about their Alberg 35 had small gripes about the boats performance, cosmetic defects, and outdated equipment. Nevertheless, it...
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Carl Alberg’s Timeless Designs
Wed tucked into Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, when the pretty green sloop sailed through the narrow slot into the basin. A ballsy kid, he didnt...
Hobie Alter, Cheryl Tiegs and a Yard Full of Hobie Cats
Editor's note: My recent reflection on the impact of the late Hobie Alter on sailing and a call for Hobie stories apparently inspired PS...
Deck, Hull-to-deck Joint, and Keel Merit a Close Look
As is typical of C&Cs, owners give the boat high marks for quality of construction, and in general, their enthusiasm is justified. The boat...
BJ40: A Well-designed and Well-built Racer-Cruiser
The launch of the first BJ40 signified a sea change in Island Packets approach to boat building, one that was more about weight control...
Used Boat Review: LM32 Pilothouse Sloop
The RigThe rig is a conventional, single-spreader masthead sloop. The chainplates are close to the deckhouse, so the sidedecks are adequately wide, except at...
Financing Good Ole Boats
Here is a question that has puzzled me for a long time. Many financial institutions offer financing on mature vessels but have a boat...
All is Lost and Found
A photographer friend stumbled upon this photo of my wife, Theresa, from our cruising days. It was taken in Fiji around 1995. She doesn't...
Multihulls for the Masses
Veteran multihull sailor Peter Hogg once said that some folks go sailing while others go anchoring, and its not just those who like to...
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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The Martin 16 is designed for adaptive sailing so people with disabilities can easily control sails and steering. It is an excellent choice for...