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Cost of Miscalculating Hatteras
At the U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis last fall, I paused at the newly launched $2.5-million Gunboat 55, Rainmaker, felt the hole in my...
Rethinking Sailboat Structure
When it comes to describing a sailboats most valuable attribute, its surprising how varied opinions can be. Staying afloat should be our first priority,...
Bottom Paint Checkup 2014
ConclusionMost of the conventional hard and ablative paints in this comparison are virtually the same blends weve been testing for years. At 12 months,...
The Fight Against Head Odors Continues
Homemade Vent FilterDimensionally identical to the SaniGard, the vent filter we built was also based on 12 inches of 2-inch PVC pipe. We tapped...
Chandlery- December 2013
We know there are PS readers who strive to get live off The Grid, and thats the aim of the SunRocket, a solar-powered kettle...
The Fine Art of Sensing the Wind
The cheapest wind indicators are bestowed at birth: your nose, the back of your neck, and your fingers. Forget digital precision; these wind indicators...
Mailport: November 2012
Photo courtesy of Gordon ThompsonPhotos courtesy of C. Henry Depew and GoingApps
I am sorry that I did not get a chance to include my...
Small Boats Open Big Vistas
In 2003, Matt Rutherford made a sight unseen commitment to cruising from his home in Ohio. Over the phone, he bought a Coronado 25...
SpeedsealLife Kit Test Update
In the Practical Sailor August 2010 issue’s Chandlery, we reported on the installation of a SpeedsealLife kit aboard one of our test boats, a...
Extend LPU Life with a Few Basic Care Steps
The results derived from a professionally applied LPU topside refinish are as dramatic as the invoice that accompanies the makeover. The shiny, wet look...