Sailboat Reviews

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...

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...

Latest Sailboat Review

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...