Sail buying tip #2
Sailmakers around the world have been printing up new business cards even though they continue to work for the same franchised lofts. Their new...
Riding turn tip #1
From The Handbook of SailingRiding turnSometimes, when winching, the coils of sheet on the barrel become crossed (known as a riding turn). This is...
Heating Systems Article – tip #1
Have you ever stopped and thought about how many boat heating options there are?It can be over-whelming even for the most experienced technical mechanic.And...
PS Entry level cruisers – tip #3
Entry-level cruising boatsExcerpted from Practical Sailors ebook, Entry-Level Cruiser-RacersThe C&C 27 followed quickly on the heels of the successful C&C 35. The design is...
Practical Sailor 2015 Index
Amenities & Apparel Men's foul-weather gear Women's foul-weather gear Water tank filtersAnchoring and Mooring Chain galvanizing Chesapeake Bay anchor test in mud Armorgalv vs....
Annapolis, tip #5
The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Fourth EditionJohn RousmanierePage 323Excerpted from The Annapolis Book of Seamanship, Fourth EditionHANDS ON: Anchoring HintsSafe anchoring depends as much...
The Weekend Navigator, tip #1
Excerpted from The Weekend Navigator, Second Edition, Bob SweetPlanning as You Go with GPSFind Where You AreIts always a good idea to keep a...
The Weekend Navigator, tip #2
Excerpted from The Weekend Navigator, Second Edition, Bob SweetDouble-Checking Your NavigationQuick Comparisons with the GPSA quick comparison of visual bearings with their corresponding GPS...
Offshore Sailing tip #1
Jacklines and Cockpit Pad EyesJacklines are ropes, wire, or webbing stretched between the bow and stern of a boat to which crew clip their...
Offshore Sailing tip #2
All-Chain Anchor RodesAnchor chain should be secured to the boat so that you don't lose the bitter end overboard. Some people shackle the end...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor
What is the best trailerable sailboat? One big feature is the mast stepping system. Today we look at trailer sailors like the Catalina 275,...
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Beneteau 46 Used Boat Review
No one builds more sailboats than Groupe Beneteau. Grown from a yard that turned out fishing boats and yachts over 100 years ago on...