Cabin Fan Test Returns
While its no gold mine, the market for cabin fans is potentially huge, including RVs, cars, trucks, and boats. So it was no surprise...
Gripping Hitches for Loaded Lines
Sailors use a variety of hitches to hold highly loaded line, chain, or wire. For instance, to remove a riding turn from a winch,...
Ground Tackle
As Practical Sailor prepares for a new round of anchor tests, weve been on the hunt for new anchors, as well as new accessories....
Mooring Anchors for Sensitive Seabeds
Practical Sailors home port of Sarasota, Fla., is becoming a test bed of sorts for mooring equipment. A contractor has begun work on a...
A Look at the Latest Generation of Genoa Furlers
Engineering advances have improved roller-furling systems, and the latest units show refinements to original design and some promising new innovations. Today, third- and fourth-generation...
Synergy Dock Line Stands Up in Tests
In July 2008, Practical Sailor looked at products for docking, anchoring, or mooring in a storm. Among those mentioned was the Synergy docking line,...
Winch Makeover
The Winchmate is one answer for sailors who are considering upgrading to self-tailing winches but find the price tag too intimidating and have otherwise...
Furling-friendly Storm Sails: Are They a Sensible Solution?
The advent of roller furling and its rise to "must have" sailing gear status over the last few decades has inadvertently generated a new...
Boat Deck Hardware: Rope Clutch Test Update
In the March 2009 issue, Practical Sailor bench-tested eight rope clutches, including a prototype from Garhauer Marine, a California-based marine hardware maker. Garhauer recently...
Practical Sailor Tests and Reviews the Latest in Boat Ratchet Blocks
With an apology to dogs, blocks are a sailors best friend. Like dogs, they come in a variety of species, if you will: cheek,...
Everything You Need To Know: Vendée Globe Sailboat Race
To date, the Vendée Globe is the greatest sailing race round the world, solo, non-stop and without assistance. The event followed in the wake...
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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...