Hey, Its Your Old Pal
When youre an editor with one of the glossy sailing magazines, marine manufacturers are always glad to see you. Youre working for the readers,...
Ray Greene: 1913-2001
The father of fiberglass boats died of natural causes, at the home of his daughter, Tina Kauffman, with whom he lived the past few...
A Hard Wake To Ride
If you, dear reader, have a wistful feeling, so do I. Dan Spurr has been towing me along for several months, getting me up...
Propane Cylinder Holder
Propane brings a lot of amenities to a boat—not the least of which is on-deck grilling—but can be difficult to store, especially on smaller...
Bahamas Log: How Things Worked
We all want to make sure that the gear we buy is the best for our needs. To assure ourselves that we’re getting the...
Sayonara, Baby!
Lets cut to the chase: After 11-1/2 years editing Practical Sailor, its time for me to move on.In the little space...
Boat Insurance: Reading the Fine Print
Most boat owners carefully evaluate the construction techniques of builders before making a purchase decision. Warranties come under close scrutiny. Negotiations of purchase price...
From Where I Sit
I can look out my office window and see parts of Narragansett Bay, with little Dyer Island in the foreground and larger Prudence Island...
I Cant Stand It
In the October 1, 1999 issue, I titled this page, What I Like, in which I tried to describe the aspects of sailing that...
Practical Sailor Index 2000
Click here to view the Practical Sailor Index 2000.
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...