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Gelcoat Cleaning and Restoring Hack

Boat Maintenance
How does the saying go again? “Necessity is the mother of invention,” or something along those lines? And so it was earlier this week when one of the Facebook groups I...

A Brief Modern History of Fiberglass

DIY Projects
Fiberglass, also known as glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), has been an integral material in modern engineering and design, especially within the marine industry. Its lightweight, durable, corrosion, and marine organism-resistant properties have...

Another Look at ‘Dustless’ Sanding

Boat Maintenance
In “Dustless Sanding,” (see PS April 2016), we described a simple modification to a 5-gallon bucket that would make collecting dust from bottom painting or slurping water from the bilge easier....

10 Unexpected and Free ICW Highlights

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The unexpected delights along my journey down the ICW were many. Here are ten of my favorites that mostly didn’t cost money. 1) Cruising ambassador in Bellhaven, NC (MM 136). Bellhaven, NC...

Compact Scuba Kits for Sailors

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In general, many cruisers prefer the freedom of snorkeling to scuba diving, yet there are situations when extending the time you can spend underwater becomes a safety issue. Scuba gear is useful...

Beneteau Oceanis 41 Used Boat Review

Sailboat Reviews
Beneteau has been building sailboats for 120 years, but it’s unlikely that patriarch Benjamin Beneteau ever envisioned his boatyard becoming a vertically integrated company with more than 4,500 employees. Nor could...

Safety: Lights and Shapes that Signal Status and Intentions

Distress
We have the minimum required lights, including running lights for sailing and motoring, and an anchor light. We might even have an electronic distress signal (“Distress Flares Go Electric,” June 2021)....

Impact of Modern, Triangular-Design on Boat Performance

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Go round any boat show and look at the hulls from underneath—most now have a narrow, very pointed bow and a broad flat stern. Why? Where did this come from and...

Full-Time Ocean Trash Cleanup in the Arctic Circle

Inside Practical Sailor
On the small island of Bolga in northern Norway, 17 nm north of the Arctic Circle, a 40-ft. catamaran lies at a quay. It is blowing 36 to 47 knots while...

Sailing the Pacific Northwest (PNW): Costs and Practicalities

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The stretch of coast known as the Pacific Northwest (PNW) is one of the largest and most diverse sailing grounds in the world. It has everything from major city areas to...

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A Terrible Sailing Accident – SV Platino

This week, a cautionary tale of sailing vessel Platino. A sailing accident, equipment failure leading to dismasting and rescue. We discuss what led up...
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Beneteau First 375 Used Boat Review

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