Venture 21 Used-boat Review
DesignThe Venture 21 was designed to be affordable, easy to trailer and launch, and fun to sail, with enough room below for storing gear,...
Seduced by the Nearly Free Boat
Our review of the trailblazing trailer-sailer, the Venture 21, brought to mind a recent phone conversation with my friend Andrew regarding a similar boat.I...
Hobie Mirage: Paddle, Pedal, Power, or Sail
In 10 knots of breeze, the boat’s a blast to sail. Being so close to the water makes even modest boat speed exhilarating. The...
In-Boom Furling: Five Systems
Our last good look at in-boom furling systems was in the August 1, 1998 issue, when we liked both ProFurl and Leisure Furl, giving...
Upgrading the C&C 33 Part I
In July 1990 we bought a 1975 C & C 33 to function as a test platform for Practical Sailor. We chose it above...
Improve Your Catalina 30: Upgrading the Worlds Most Popular 30-Footer
While the basic boat has remained unchanged since it was introduced in 1975, there have been dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of minor developments in...
Mast Support for Trailerable Boats
The transom support is a simple design. It is merely a 1" x 8 " board of a convenient length fastened to the rudder...
Sailboat Design Conference Part I
We interviewed five leading designers of recreational and cruising boats to better understand the way they view the market and what considerations reside behind...
Sailboat Design Conference Part II
Glenn Henderson (Hunter Marine), Tim Jackett (Fairport Marine; C&C and Tartan Yachts), Tony Smith (Performance Cruising), Jim Taylor (Sabre Yachts), and Robert Perry, share...
Choosing Ground Tackle for Cruising
Choosing an anchor best suited to your cruising style must take into account the area you are cruising, the type of boat you will...
HOW TO BUY A CHEAP SAILBOAT – $20,000 or less!
Buying a sailboat on a budget of $20,000 is easy! Today we’re looking at a Pearson 31, a Hunter 31, a Bristol 29.9, and...
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