What You Should Expect from a Boat Broker
If you decide to work with a broker, remember that you have options. A brokers fee is always 10 percent upon the sale of...
Kayaks for Cruising Sailboats
Selecting the ideal tender is like picking the ideal sailboat-it depends on what you want. Within the universe of tenders are kayaks, and the...
The Best Kayak Paddle and Stroke
A paddle should be selected with the same care you buy a shoe, since it is your connection to the water. For long-term cruising...
Multihull Special Report
In Part 1 of our special report on multihulls we scrutinized the implications of stability and the benefits derived form a wide stance, buoyancy...
Selling your Sailboat
Life jackets to running RiggingPitch your old mildewed life jackets (PFDs) and buy new. This goes for most deteriorated accessories. They don't add value,...
Snap shackles not advisable for snubbers.
In regard to your ongoing investigations of snubber hooks (Snubber Chain Hooks Revisited, February 2017), I want to add another idea to the mix....
Used Boat Review: Vineyard Vixen 29
The Vineyard Vixen 29 was born of another time-a fact that confers upon her some limits, yes, but also an undeniable magic. She is...
Practical Sailor 2016 Index
Amenities & ApparelPortable boarding steps Velcro test Toilet paper test Boat hooks testAnchoring and Mooring Snubber sizing Mantus anchor swivel Anchor chain...
Multihull Madness
Some say that markets afford a true test of a products value, if so, then boat shows are a great place to test the...
Fast Cats Call for a Constant Watch on the Main
When the heeling moment of a multihull overwhelms the righting moment, the boats going to turn upside down. The optimist points out that youll...
Why Buy a Trimaran? Pros and Cons of Trimarans – NEEL...
Are you interested in buying a multihull sailboat? This week we look at the NEEL 43 Trimaran and discuss the pros and cons of...
Latest Sailboat Review
Catalina 320 Used Boat Review
Catalina Yachts has carved a reputation in the production boat world by producing yachts that make owner feedback sound like a mantra. Typical comments...