The Sailing Skiff that Fits in a Locker
Sailing a cruising boat is many things-rewarding, sometimes adventurous, and often relaxing-but seldom viscerally fun, not in the way that a beach cat or...
Fiberglass Boat Strength
Several years ago I heard a story about a boatbuilder who was demonstrating the toughness of their hull at a boat show booth by...
4 Types of Pocket Cruisers
The upcoming release of Steve Wystrachs outstanding documentary film Manry at Sea:In the Wake of a Dreamabout Robert Manry, the former copy editor who...
Fixing the Storm-Damaged Boat
With $655 million dollars marine vessel insurance claims from the 2017 hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there is no shortage of broken boats accumulating in...
The Get-Home Sailboat Tool Kit
The tools and materials required to maintain and repair everything on a boat will barely fit in a room. Just the kit required to...
Drawing the Line on Boat Design
A New Zealander greatly influenced by the traditional craft of the Pacific and Indian Oceans, famed multihull designer Ian Farrier understood that an enduring...
Corsair F-24 Boat Test
In May 1999 Practical Sailor reviewed the then-new Corsair F-24 Mark II trimaran. Nearly 20 years later, were here to follow up with a...
Deck Leaks, Mast Step Are Top Concerns
The Ericson 34-2 hull hand-laminated monocoque structure made from a single mold.
The boats structure relies on the tri-axial force grid, which Ericson describes as...
Selling Your Boat without a Broker
I'm not anti-broker. I've happily used agents buying and selling boats and houses. They serve a valuable function, bringing buyers and sellers together, managing...
Flim-flam Artists Prey Upon Sellers and Buyers
You will get crank requests for information. The most dangerous are those offering to buy the boat sight unseen. For example, the person described...
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...