Anchor Lockers Part I
The contemporary anchor locker setup favors clear-deck convenience. This compromise can have some serious disadvantages. As with most things on sailboats, boat owners/buyers have...
Sealing Anchor Chain Spill Pipes
Anchor lockers are a convenience to coastal cruisers but no friend to offshore sailors. Passagemakers often forgo a deck-clearing locker for a belowdecks anchor-chain...
A Look At Anchor Lockers
At first glance, having an on-deck anchor locker looks as practical as having a trunk in an automobile. It appears to be a great...
Chandlery: March 2011
In our December 2007 review of small flashlights, we found that although the lights with LED bulbs were typically brighter and required less power...
The Problem with Stainless Steel
One of the biggest hits to a boater’s wallet is the high price of 316 stainless-steel hardware. But trying to sort the good from...
More Marine Treasures To Buy Used
Along with those items mentioned in the main article, here are few more used-gear bargains to watch for. Got a great buy to share?...
A Treasure Hunting Guide to Secondhand Boat Gear
Apparently, there are people in this world who will insist on shiny new boat fenders. They don't think twice about paying $100 for a...
Hobie Mirage: Paddle, Pedal, Power, or Sail
In 10 knots of breeze, the boat’s a blast to sail. Being so close to the water makes even modest boat speed exhilarating. The...
Sailboat Design Conference Part I
We interviewed five leading designers of recreational and cruising boats to better understand the way they view the market and what considerations reside behind...
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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