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How To Keep Pipe Fittings Dry: Sealant and Teflon Tape Tests

Plumbing
After replacing the raw water pump on his 30-plus-year old Universal diesel, former PS Editor Darrell Nicholson reconnected the tangle of hoses on the cooling system, fired her up and ....

Why Choose the Wharram Design?

DIY Projects
Gathered on the sofa, I fumbled with the HDMI cable, trying to connect my laptop to our TV. “What’s this movie about?” Ryder, our eldest, queried. “Three women who follow the flow of...

Winterizing: Make It Easy With Checklists

Boat Maintenance
When summer turns into fall, most DIY boat owners start exchanging ideas on how each one proceeds with their winterizing process. This is definitely one of the great benefits and pleasures...

Boat Improvements for the Technically Illiterate

Boat Maintenance
My wife Amanda often asks fellow cruisers the question: Would you prefer to sail with an experienced mechanic who knew little about sailing, or an experienced sailor who knew little about...

Dufour 44 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
Aimed at avid racers or speed junkies making the transition to cruising, the Dufour 44 slides neatly into the niche between affordable boats with lackluster sailing capabilities and racer-cruisers with price...

Solving the Dodger Dilemma

Sails Canvas
The phrase ‘cruising canvas’ has always had a sail inventory connotation, but today it’s even more descriptive of cockpit coverings that range from small spray hoods to full cockpit enclosures. There’s good...

Herreshoff Mobjack: A Family’s Love Affair with a Traditional Ketch

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The sleek lines of Moon River sliced through the tranquil waters of Whangaroa Harbour in Northland, New Zealand. Our ketch glided effortlessly, her sails catching the last of the sea breeze...

Stopping Holding-tank Odors

Belowdecks & Amenities
In recent years, PS testers have investigated holding tank chemicals (Fighting Odor with Chemical Additives) in concert with ongoing investigations of sanitation hoses and holding-tank vent filters. We've investigated some old-school...

How to Create a Bullet-Proof VHF/SSB Backup

Electrical
In this short article I want to chat about ideas for making the radio bombproof in an emergency. I haven’t “invented” any of these ideas, others have discussed them and some...

Sailing Gear for Kids

Footwear Apparel
Whether your mini crewmembers are bound for a weekend family cruise or summer sailing camp, equipping them with the right gear will ensure their days on the water are safer and...

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A Sailboat Tour of the Exquisite Little Harbor 63 Ketch

Are you interested in a sailboat tour of an ocean crossing bluewater sailboat lush with teak and fine woodwork? Join us as we take...
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Dock and Anchor Lines – Polyester or Nylon?

The Performance Sailboat from Island Packet: Blue Jacket 40 Boat Review video from Practical Sailor

The Performance Sailboat from Island Packet: Blue Jacket 40 Boat Review

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Top 3 Winter Boat HACKS!

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The PDQ 32 Cruising Cat Used Boat Review

PDQ Yachts in Whitby, Ontario, Canada, launched the Alan Slater-designed PDQ 32 catamaran in 1994 and built 53 of the boats in the following...
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