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Brush – Tip #2
There are as many different techniques for brush care and cleaning as there are different brushes. Here are some tips that weve found to...
Gelcoat Maintenance – Tip #1
Painting fiberglass boats is a huge business. The development of high-gloss, long-lived polyurethanes means you can get multiple years out of a paint job....
How to Sail on a Budget – Tip #2
Inspecting the HullA boat survey is an important part of any boat purchase.Look at the hull from as many angles as possible. Does the...
How to Sail on a Budget – Tip #3
Painting the HullOne way that even an inexperienced boat owner on a budget can save substantial sums during the refit is to repaint the...
Teak – Tip #1 (Snippet cut – Tip Too Long to Save)
Teak: A Little Effort Goes a Long WayProbably nothing can make or break the appearance of a fiberglass boat more quickly than the appearance...
Caring for Encapsulated Ballast Keels
As I inch along in our restoration of the S&S designed 1971 Yankee 30, I was reminded this week why I chose a boat...
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...
Hefty Horizontals:Powerful Lewmar H3 is a Rode Warrior
We contacted Imtra, the U.S. distributor for Muir, and told them of our results during rode testing. Imtra advised us to try the unit...
Special Maintenance Section:Newcomers Bristol and Woolsey Are Promising Teak Treatments
Teak has for years been the wood of choice for marine use, although the trend towards the elimination of exterior teak appears to be...
Pro Tips to Hauling Out
Every skipper should go through a "what-if" scenario when considering a specific place to haul. These "what-ifs" include the potential impact of gale or...