Laying the Ground Rules
photo courtesy of Ed Sherman at ABYC
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In the excellent article "DIY Survey Checklist for Used Boats," PS suggests that AC outlets located in the...
Practical Sailors Picks for Best Sailing Gear of 2012
Gill & camet sailing shortsPractical Sailor editors chose a his and a hers pick for the apparel Editors Choice: the Gill mens performance padded...
Ocean Tested: Rock-climbing Gear
MOB Tackle: Putting it All TogetherThough every boat is different, testers found that climbing hardware—basically purpose-built rescue equipment—can be put together as a very...
Settling the Keel-shape Debate
With the Intracoastal Waterway shoaling getting worse each year, its no wonder that were seeing a flurry of shallow-water cruisers. Recent debuts include Rod...
Anchor Testing and Rode Loads
There has been a wealth of anchor tests published in the boating press. The tests focus on holding capacity and tend to underline the...
DIY Trysail Track Retrofit
When I purchased my boat in 2007, it came with a trysail but no separate mast track for it. The sail currently has slugs...
Adding Some Zing To Anchor Testing
Quantifying anchor loads is tricky business, and our article on the topic, beginning on page 24, gives some insight into the trouble a tester...
A Practical Look at Sailboat Cockpit Design
Cockpit ergonomics involve more than a concern about coaming angles and comfortable seating. These are just two items on a long list of attributes...
Of Safety Tethers and Comfy Cockpits
There are so many things wrong with this photo, I am not sure where to begin. Theresa, my wife, was steering our weathered 61-year-old...
Build Your Own Fender Boards
Fender boards are almost a necessity when docking against pilings because without them, no matter how you position and secure your boat and fenders,...
X Yachts X43 Sailboat Tour
Are you interested in a 40 foot performance cruising sailboat? Looking for an X-Yachts sailboat? Join us today for a sailboat tour of the...
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Island Packet 350 Used Boat Review
The current tally of Island Packets—"More than 1,800 sold"—is impressive for any boatbuilding company. Just over 20 years ago the first boats in the...