Rope Test Yields Rope Hernias
Researching an upcoming article on the effects of various cleaning chemicals on ropes, our testers scrubbed and machine-washed mountains of nylon and polyester rope...
Replacing Teak Decks, the DIY-er’s Way
PS contributor Joe Minick and his wife, Lee, are cruising the Mediterranean aboard their Mason 43, Southern Cross.
After 26 years, it was painful, but...
West Marine Updates Recalled Tether
All of the recalled tethers have been removed from retail outlets, according to West Marine Assistant Vice President of Merchandising Kevin Osborn. Customers who...
PS Advisor: Rotten to the Core
Do you have any suggestions on a book or manual that explains how to replace a cored deck where most of it is soaking...
Improve Your Catalina 30: Upgrading the World’s Most Popular 30-Footer
The Catalina 30 is a remarkable success story. We suspect that more Catalina 30s have been built than any other boat of that size...
How To Help Your Boat Survive A Major Storm
Hurricane Gloria was a most impolite lady. She barreled up the Atlantic coast, scaring the heck out of people from Florida to Massachusetts. Despite...
Small Boats in the New Economy
Im not sure whether boatbuilder and businessman Kevin Jeffrey had British economist E.F. Schumachers 1973 collection of essays Small is Beautiful: Economics as if...
Foil-less Furlers Test
Facnor fx2500The initial enthusiasm we had about the Facnor FX2500 in the 2008 test hasn't waned a bit. During our long-term test of the...
Light-air Sailing with a Twist
Today’s breed of well-engineered, conventional, slotted-luff headsail furlers affords a wonderful home for the compromise genoa—a 12- to 25-knot, easy to handle, 120-135 percent...
Furling Gear Break Down
All of the latest endless-line furlers that we’ve seen have greatly improved on older designs’ latch-and-catch systems.1. & 2. The Profurl NEX 2.5’s clevis-like...
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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Martin 16 Used Boat Review
The Martin 16 is designed for adaptive sailing so people with disabilities can easily control sails and steering. It is an excellent choice for...