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Mailport: February 2015

When I see a boat flying the Jolly Roger, I assume that the owner is ignorant of the murders of and terror wreaked on...

Searching for Spray Shine

Is there a quick, easy way to get a glossy shine on the deck and topsides between the grueling wax-and-buff efforts? To find out,...

Mailport: October 2014

Based on your review (PS, June 2014), I bought the book Jack Tar and the Baboon Watch by Frank Lanier. Even with my limited...

Boat Maintenance Must-Reads

For many boatowners, its time to start thinking about the off-season layup. If youre planning some pre-haulout maintenance projects so you can avoid the...

Tefcite Coating Fails Static Panel Test at 1 Year

Our quest for new antifouling paints recently took us into the world of long-life spray-on coatings promoted in the commercial-shipping industry. While the spray-on,...

Restoring Clear-vinyl Windows

ConclusionAll of the test products dramatically improved the clarity of weathered vinyl test panels, typically improving clarity by two to four times. None removed...

Restoring Vinyl Windows: DIY or Hire a Pro?

If your vinyl dodger windows are more than five to seven years old and looking tired but your canvas is still looking good, its...

BJ40: A Well-designed and Well-built Racer-Cruiser

The launch of the first BJ40 signified a sea change in Island Packets approach to boat building, one that was more about weight control...

Real-World Anchoring

Photo by Joe Minick After nearly four decades of being married to my CQR plow anchor, I decided to try a new anchoring solution aboard...

Pondering a DIY Diesel Tank

I have often referred to (former PS Editor) Dan Spurrs book, Spurrs Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat, and I was going to follow...