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Enjoy your sailboat more with Practical Sailor. Learn secrets to cruising more affordably. Discover the freedom of living aboard. Outfit your boat with the best gear and electronics. Keep your boat clean and well-maintained with less hassle. Confidently buy (and sell) the right sailboat for you and your family. For more than 50 years, we take the guesswork out sailing with independent boat and product tests and evaluations. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned sailor, Practical Sailor’s videos and articles will teach you how to sail safely and enjoy your time on the water. Visit our website at https://www.practical-sailor.com/
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Enjoy your sailboat more with Practical Sailor. Learn secrets to cruising more affordably. Discover the freedom of living aboard. Outfit your boat with the best gear and electronics. Keep your boat clean and well-maintained with less hassle. Confidently buy (and sell) the right sailboat for you and your family. For more than 50 years, we take the guesswork out sailing with independent boat and product tests and evaluations. Whether you’re new to the sport or a seasoned sailor, Practical Sailor’s videos and articles will teach you how to sail safely and enjoy your time on the water.
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Catalina 36 Review: Is It the Best Used Sailboat Value? #shorts
For under $40,000, the Catalina 36 offers an unmatched balance of space, performance, and comfort. With a 36-foot hull and over six feet of headroom, it remains the gold standard for versatile, capable cruising on a budget. #Catalina36 #SailingLife #BoatReview #Sailboat #BudgetSailing
Are Insurance Companies Pushing Older Sailors Off the Water?
Are insurance companies pushing older sailors off the water? In this Practical Sailor investigation, we look at whether age can affect sailboat insurance, how marine insurance companies evaluate older boaters, and whether there is any real evidence that sailors are being denied coverage simply becau...
Sailboat Backstay Tuning: Set It by Load, Not Heading #shorts
Master your backstay adjustments for optimal sail shape and boat speed. Learn when to ease for downwind runs and when to tighten for beats, ensuring perfect sail trim in all conditions. #SailingTips #SailTrim #Yachting #Boating #PerformanceSailing
Match 42 Sailing: 11.5 Knots Without a Spinnaker #shorts
Discover how the Match 42 achieves impressive speeds of 6-8 knots in just 7-10 knots of wind. Even with reefs and partial furling, it gains speed as wind increases. #Match42 #Sailing #BoatSpeed #PerformanceSailing #Yachting
Buying an Older Sailboat? Why I Avoid Cored Hulls #shorts
Buying a 40-year-old cruising boat means inheriting decades of repairs and potential moisture damage. While cored hulls perform well on race boats, the risk of hidden core rot makes them a gamble for long-term cruisers. Focus on structural integrity you can actually fix. #SailingTips #BoatBuying #Sa...
Why Are Tartans So Expensive? Inside the Tartan 3700
Why are Tartan sailboats so expensive, and is the Tartan 3700 actually worth the premium? ⛵ In this Practical Sailor deep dive, we take a close look at one of Tartan Yachts’ most interesting performance cruisers and explain what makes the Tartan 3700 different from many other 37-foot cruising sailbo...
Backstay Tension: Tune Your Sails for Faster Upwind Sailing #shorts
Is your headsail sagging? Learn how small backstay adjustments fine-tune your sail shape for optimal speed and pointing. Control heel and weather helm for a cleaner upwind track. #SailingTips #SailTrim #YachtRacing #PerformanceSailing
RIB vs Inflatable Catamaran Dinghy
Trying to figure out which dinghy to buy for your cruising sailboat, the best dinghy for the Bahamas, or which dinghy to use in the Caribbean? In this Practical Sailor video, we compare the traditional hard-bottom RIB with the new generation of inflatable catamaran dinghies, including boats like the...
Why Tartan Yachts Are Turning Heads This Year #shorts
Tartan’s story stands out: the company kept building boats, and its rigging expertise brings distinctive rigs to the line. A closer look at what makes the brand feel special this year. #TartanYachts #Sailing #Sailboats #BoatDesign
Bavaria 42: The Surprising Racing Yacht Built for Speed #shorts
Bavaria, known for comfort, launched a lean, fast 42-foot racing yacht. It boasts hot water, a real galley, and 3 cabins, reaching 6 knots easily and over 10 in a breeze. #BavariaYachts #Sailboat #RacingYacht #Boating #Speed
Sailing Backstay Tuning: Balance Power, Speed, and Control #shorts
Mastering backstay tension balances sail shape, forestay sag, and helm control across variable winds while protecting the mast against excess compression loading.
Morgan 44: The Ultimate Cruising Sailboat with Easy Access! #shorts
Discover the surprising spaciousness and thoughtful design of the Morgan 44 sailboat. From its deep, protected center cockpit to its uniquely appointed aft stateroom with a bathtub, this vessel redefines comfortable cruising. Explore the practical galley and the remarkably accessible 'walk-in&#...
Sailboats Used to be Simple – Catalina 36 Boat Review
Is the Catalina 36 one of the best used sailboats you can buy for $30,000 to $40,000? In this Practical Sailor deep dive, we tour and review the Catalina 36, looking at performance, interior layout, cruising capability, common problems, engine options, keel choices, and what buyers should inspect be...
Boat Rigging Inspection: Avoid Costly Mistakes #shorts
Inspect your boat's rigging for critical safety issues. Look for rust, cracked wires, and check clevis and cotter pins. Examine chainplates for water or rust, indicating potential hull damage. #BoatMaintenance #SailingTips #RiggingSafety #Yachting
Morgan 44: Fast Sailboat or Waterfront Condo? #shorts
Discover a 44-foot center cockpit sailboat with 4 berths, abundant water, and a shallow 5ft draft. Though it resembles a Catalina Morgan, its Nelson/Merrick design by Catalina offers surprisingly agile sailing, with owners reporting 150-mile days. #Sailboat #Yachting #SailingLife #BoatReview #Classi...
If You See This on a Used Sailboat, Walk Away
Thinking about buying a used sailboat? Before you pay for a marine survey, make sure the boat is even worth inspecting. In this video, we look at seven major used sailboat problems that can turn a good deal into a very expensive mistake, including soft deck core, rotten bulkheads and chainplate stru...
Inspect Your Mast Step: Crucial Deck Boat Maintenance #shorts
The mast step is crucial for deck integrity. Inspect for cracks, corrosion, or water stains. Bounce test to ensure the deck remains solid and prevent costly repairs. #BoatMaintenance #SailingTips #MastStep #DeckCare
Sailboat Maintenance: 10 Simple Jobs for New Owners #shorts
New sailboat owners: maintenance feels overwhelming? Don't worry! Here are 10 simple, crucial jobs you can do NOW to protect your boat, ensure family safety, and prevent costly future repairs. #SailboatMaintenance #BoatingTips #NewBoater #BoatCare
Boat Market Boom to Bust: Why Prices Are Dropping! #shorts
After a pandemic boom, many new boat owners are discovering the hidden costs and work involved. Maintenance, storage, and learning new skills are leading some to exit the boating game. #BoatOwnership #BoatingLife #PostPandemic #MarineIndustry #RealEstate
Beneteau 361: Structural Secrets Revealed – Deck & Keel Deep Dive #shorts
An in-depth structural evaluation of the Beneteau Oceanis 361, examining its solid fiberglass hull laminate, internal grid bonding, nine 20mm keel bolts, and balsa-cored deck survey protocols.
The 11.5 Knot Cruiser – Bavaria Match 42 Yacht Tour
Explore the Bavaria Match 42 with Practical Sailor: an 11.5-knot Doug Peterson performance cruiser featuring three cabins, rod rigging, and a vital keel history every buyer must know.
Sailboat Backstay Adjustment for Beginners
Learn how to adjust a sailboat backstay correctly—and how backstay tension changes mast bend, forestay sag, mainsail shape, pointing ability, heel, and weather helm. In this Practical Sailor guide, we explain sailboat backstay adjustment for beginners: when to tighten the backstay, when to ease it,...
Sailboats Suddenly Cheap: A Generational Market Shift #shorts
Used sailboat market undergoing a generational shift. 25-30 year old modern cruisers are now entry-level, offering more space and features than older models at the same price. #SailboatMarket #UsedBoats #Boating #Sailing