Rebuilding a Cape Dory 36
October 31st, 2022
The fiberglass era of boat building has led to a significant inventory of used keelboats, providing an affordable option for
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Risks to boats in hurricane zone
October 6th, 2022
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor With our Southwest Florida office so near to the path of Hurricane Ian’s eye, we’re
When a hurricane is approaching
September 6th, 2022
Scuttlebutt HQ, located in the southwest corner of the USA, does not have much experience with hurricanes. Any storms in
One of the most expensive mistakes ever
September 2nd, 2022
Renee D. Petrillo’s A Sail of Two Idiots is the story about novice sailors who sold their home, bought a
Scuttling the boat in the Pacific Ocean
August 9th, 2022
While offshore races from California to Hawaii progressively offer tropical conditions and endless surfing, the return trip can be unkind
The Real Risk of Powerlines
July 13th, 2022
by Drew Frye, Practical Sailor Seven years ago, in my home cruising grounds of Chesapeake Bay, high voltage electricity arced
Keel Bolt Inspection and Repair
April 14th, 2022
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor If your potential dream boat has more than 20 years behind her, one item that
Spring sailing: Cold water survival
March 22nd, 2022
Published since 1974, Practical Sailor is the only independent product test report of sailboats, sailing equipment, and gear. They’re also
The Right Caulk for Your Boat
November 11th, 2021
If you’ve ever stood in that aisle of your marine chandlery, looking at the options for caulk, and unsure of
Mast decision for winter storage
September 23rd, 2021
by Darrell Nicholson, Practical Sailor You may have noticed that each winter that there seem to be fewer masts in
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