Knife Update
Not long ago we waded into the realm of knives to evaluate those most fit for on-board use (see PS March 1, 2004 "Sailors'...
True Trickledown
We often pay lip service to the notion that many of the design features we enjoy aboard our boats first came into existence in...
Gear of the Year: Top Products of 2004
Veteran readers know how this works. For newer readers, suffice to say that near the end of each year Practical Sailor's staff examines that...
Mailport: 12/04
Handheld GPS Review Just read your handheld GPS review. It is unfortunate that you didn't review the Garmin 60C. I just returned from sailing...
Doing the Right Thing
Given the excessive finger pointing that has characterized this political season, it's refreshing to encounter an individual or entity willing to shoulder responsibility. To...
Hurricane Alley Hello
When the National Weather Service's Climate Prediction Center issued its Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook in May, the organization announced a 50 percent chance that...
Boat Berth Bazaar
"Haven't had a single one come back," Humbert said. He conceded that unless you spend a lot of nights aboard or treasure a good...
Keeping Watch
Not so long ago we received an e-mail from a reader-Michael Shea-who shared a saga that speaks volumes about corporate responsibility and the consumer...
Surface Dive Deck Snorkel
For Practical Sailor's last anchor test, reported in the December, 2003 issue, we had a diver/observer sitting comfortably on the bottom, 10 feet down,...
Cable Cuffs
Based on the variety of devices invented to tame them, unruly coils of rope, power cords, and hose seem to be a widespread...
HOW TO BUY A CHEAP SAILBOAT – $20,000 or less!
Buying a sailboat on a budget of $20,000 is easy! Today we’re looking at a Pearson 31, a Hunter 31, a Bristol 29.9, and...
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Catalina 34 Used Boat Review
American sailboat manufacturers have had their highs and lows, and many have dropped right off the map. But Catalina has been going strong for...