Storm Damaged Boats Reveal the Limits of Fiberglass Hull Construction
An inspection of storm-damaged boats reminded Practical Sailor editors that sailboats are designed, engineered, and built to handle sailing loads, and the point-loading that...
Practical Sailor Reviews Snatch Blocks from Six Makers
The snatch block was developed to be installed and removed from the mid-region of a working line, and it has been loved and cursed...
Practical Sailors Guide to Choosing Cost-Efficient Halyard Materials
Sail performance is directly affected by the type and condition of your halyards. Upgrading your halyards to a low-stretch fiber helps ensure youre getting...
Mooring Chain Check-up at 12 Months
Practical Sailors 12-month results in the mooring chain test gave us no reason to change our previous ratings. Our vote still is for the...
Marine Wind Generator Test
The micro-wind turbines assembled for this comparison include the KISS High Output Wind Generator, the Rutland 913, the Superwind 350, the Ampair 100, and...
Solution for Foul-Weather Anchoring
In our July 2005 issue, we reviewed an innovative Mooring Bridle Plate from Colligo Engineering and Design, a company located in Mesa, Ariz. Now...
Choosing a Wind Generator
When cruising sailors think of renewable energy, their thoughts immediately turn to the wind. When selecting a marine wind generator for your boat, several...
Sailboat Jackline Test
Whatever jackline system is used, it should be supplemented with fixed clip-in points in the cockpit, at the helm, and around the mast-wherever crew...
Facelift for Saggy Liner
The headliner in my boats cabin is beginning to sag. I have tried to secure it to the overhead again, but I am having...
The Cruising Sailor’s Drivetrain
after approximately seven years, which means that we have just fitted our third unit. The first one is still onboard as a spare and...
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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