Lifeline Stanchions: New Aluminum Matella Is Super Strong
Long ago, aboard sailing ships trapped in the doldrums, the crew rigged long, vertical poles to support awnings. The awnings were needed to keep...
Offshore Log:A Close Call with Underwater Corrosion
For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....
Offshore Log:Life with the Profurl
Our headsail reefing system, anchored by a Profurl C42 furler, has had its share of teething problems, most of which are associated with our...
Offshore Log:A Close Call with Underwater Corrosion
For years, we have harangued sailors about the need to do a careful survey of all underwater hardware every time the boat is hauled....
Offshore Log:Life with the Profurl
Our headsail reefing system, anchored by a Profurl C42 furler, has had its share of teething problems, most of which are associated with our...
Lasdrop and PYI Outscore Four Other Dripless Shaft Seal Makers
Where the shaft is what is pushed through a hole in a boat to turn a propeller, the shaft seal is what is placed...
Lasdrop and PYI Outscore Four Other Dripless Shaft Seal Makers
Where the shaft is what is pushed through a hole in a boat to turn a propeller, the shaft seal is what is placed...
Offshore Log: More Stainless Solutions
We Americans sometimes think that we have all the best answers, but it ain’t necessarily so. New Zealand and Australia both have dynamic marine...
Cabin Fan Destruction Test
In the double issue of September, 1999, was a report—part of a special section on ventilation—on cabin fans.A dozen fans were tested for noise,...
Offshore Log: More Stainless Solutions
We Americans sometimes think that we have all the best answers, but it ain’t necessarily so. New Zealand and Australia both have dynamic marine...
AMAZING Sailboat Drones, US Navy Deploys 65 Foot Sailing Drone
Sailing Drones are WILD! The New Jersey drone sightings aren’t the only things making waves in the world of unmanned vehicles. Sailing drones are...
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Catalina 42 Mk I and Mk II
Under the guidance of Frank Butler, who founded the company in 1969, Catalina Yachts’ philosophy is to offer “as much boat for the money...