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,...
Functional Fabrics
What We FoundLooking at a nicely fit dodger built from either Sunbrella or WeatherMax will leave many consumers with a hard-to-make decision. Pick up...
Pushing Marine Fabrics Beyond Their Limits
Two years ago, we sewed up our own dodger and assorted deck covers made from Sunbrella and WeatherMax fabrics and monitored how well the...
Caring for Marine Fabrics
To keep your Biminis, dodgers, and sail covers clean and in service for the long haul, regular maintenance is a must. Here are some...
After-market Cordage Treatments
Fabric SoftenerTesters used Ultra Downy fabric softener; however, a quick study of manufacturer MSDS information suggests that any common fabric softener would likely perform...
Field Testing Treatments
Approximately 150 feet of 7/16-inch rope will fit in a five-gallon bucket. This requires one 500-milliliter bottle (17 ounces) of Rope Proof or 4...
Is Titanium an Everyman Metal?
Through the commotion of a 30-knot squall, I heard the chainplate pop. It was not an unusually loud pop. The result was impressive, nonetheless....
Titanium in the Marine Chandlery
Titanium’s high price is only one thing that is keeping in the realm of mega-yachts and Cup boats. Some of the essential roles that...
Maintaining Stainless Steel
Most of a chainplate is hidden from view by a toggle and where the chainplate lives below deck level. In these areas, deterioration grows...
Com-Pac Sailboats – Everything You Need to Know
Are you looking for a trailerable sailboat? With Com-Pac's Mastendr system and stainless-steel centerboards, they might be the best trailer sailboats of all! Com-Pac...
Latest Sailboat Review
Islander Bahama 30 Used Boat Review
More than a few years ago my wife Carey and I were looking to move up from our O’Day 25 to something a little...