Join us at the Miami Boat Show as we get on four 40-footers for boat tours! A Beneteau 37.1, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Dufour 41, and Catalina 425. Tim takes you on deck, through the boat, and around the engines in this special comparison of sailboats.
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We're looking at sailboat electrical inspections and talking about shore power cables, AC and DC panels with electrical connections including heat shrink and crimp connectors as well as the use of wire nuts on boats. We cover prelaunch topics to check befo...
The United States recently issued travel advisories for the Bahamas after a rise in violent crime. As a common destination for sailors, Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute discusses what you should know before visiting. For cruising sailors, the Bahamas rem...
Interested in buying an Island Packet 370 sailboat? Find an Island Packet for sale? Looking to sell your boat? Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute reviews everything you should know about the Island Packet 370.
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Starlink is a given for internet access on just about any cruising boat now but, when you need internet onboard that is more stable, redundant, and potentially faster, what do you do? Adam from Clever Mariner joins us this week to look at the Peplink produ...
When you want a 38 foot sailboat! Why do people keep buyign the Catalina 380? Is it better than the Beneteau? The Jeanneau? The Dufour? The Island Packet? Practical Sailor takes a look at sailboat reviews and talks to owners of the Catalina 380 Sailboat.
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Catalina 380? See a Catalina 380 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? How does it compare to the Dufour 40, Hunter 40.5, Island Packet 35, Hunter 386 and Beneteau 373? Watch thi...
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