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First Look at New Eco Paints and ‘Hard’ Ablatives
In late 2011, Practical Sailor launched a test that focused exclusively on new antifouling paints that had been introduced in the previous year or...
Round 2: Chafe Gear for Mooring and Dock Lines
What we foundWhen this second round of testing was completed, the results didnt significantly alter testers opinions. For price, ease of use, and durability,...
Mailport: February 2012
Can the nonskid paints you reviewed in the January 2012 issue be applied over the molded non-skid, or must it be stripped off? I...
Chandlery: October 2011
While spray in the face can mean you’re having a great sail, rain in the kisser while catching some Z’s definitely rates low on...
Practical Sailor Reviews Seven Performance-Sailing Dinghies
SunfishDesigned in 1951 by ice boaters Alexander Bryan and Cortland Heyniger, the hard chine Sunfish was the prototype board boat. In 1959, it made...
Gelcoat Restorer Durability Test
HigleyHigley Fiberglass Restoration still beaded water and preserved the color on our weathered Javelin at the three-year mark. The gloss was nominal, but its...
Replacing Teak Decks, the DIY-er’s Way
PS contributor Joe Minick and his wife, Lee, are cruising the Mediterranean aboard their Mason 43, Southern Cross.
After 26 years, it was painful, but...
Maintaining Your Brushes
There are as many different techniques for brush care and cleaning as there are different brushes. Here are some tips that we've found to...
How to Restore Teak Wood on Boats
Probably nothing can make or break the appearance of a fiberglass boat more quickly than the appearance of the exterior teak trim. Contrary to...
Sparkling Brightwork: Careful Attention to the Details
It takes practice to produce a perfect, mirror finish on varnished wood, but it is not so much a difficult task as an exacting...