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Hanse 410: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
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Hanse 410: What You Should Know | Boat Tour

Hanse 410 SNEAK PEAK! This week we boat tour the Hanse 410 sailboat. The Hanse 410 is a brand new sailboat from 2023 and will be going up against the Dufour 41, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410, Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and the Bavaria C42, amongst others. This cruising sailboat boasts a self-tacking jib, twi...
Sailboat vs Fishing Boat –  Rules of the Road
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Sailboat vs Fishing Boat – Rules of the Road

Join us as we explore the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and uncover the nuances of right of way between sailboats and fishing boats. From understanding the responsibilities of each vessel to practical scenarios illustrating common encounters. Stand on vessels a...
Catalina 445: What You Should Know | Boat Review
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Catalina 445: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-50 foot sailboat? Considering a Catalina 445? See a Catalina 445 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? How does it compare to the Beneteau Oceanis 46? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Catalina 445. Practical Sailor is your trusted r...
How to Wax and Polish Your Boat
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How to Wax and Polish Your Boat

Wondering how to wax and polish your boat? Which wax or polish to use on your sailboat? How to buff your boat with a polishing machine? This week we look at different boat waxes and polish to protect you boats paint and make it shine. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboa...
Beneteau 46.1: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
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Beneteau 46.1: What You Should Know | Boat Tour

Looking to buy a 42-46 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau Oceanis 45 or the newer Beneteau 46.1? See a Beneteau for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? How does it compare to the Bavaria C45? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Beneteau 46.1. Practical S...
How to Clean Your Sails
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How to Clean Your Sails

Wondering how to wash your sails or how to keep your sails clean? This week we study sail washing and sail cleaning products. We talk about cleaning sailboat sails with Oxiclean and Borax as well as Trisodium Phosphate or TSP. Removing stains from sails and bleaching sails to make them white again. ...
C&C 40: What You Should Know | Boat Review
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C&C 40: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 38-42 foot sailboat for less than $50,000? Considering a C&C 40? See a C&C Sailboat for sale? What are the pros and cons of this racing cruising sailboat? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the C&C 40. See what owners have to say about this racer cruiser s...
A Simple Solution for Boat Toilet Stink
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A Simple Solution for Boat Toilet Stink

Learning how to get rid of boat toilet stink, keep the holding tank clean, and finding out which products are safe to use for your head can be daunting but in this video, Practical Sailor tackles marine toilet cleaning, simplifying the process of taking care of your boat's toilet. How To Hand...
An Italian Go Fast Sailboat – The Viko S 35 | Boat Tour
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An Italian Go Fast Sailboat – The Viko S 35 | Boat Tour

Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Viko S 35? See a Viko S35 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Viko S 35 sailboat. The mainsheet traveler is excellent for racing! The fold-down transom is good for sw...
What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?
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What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?

Full article: This week we explore what the best folding bike is to keep on your sailboat and compare the time honored Dahon Folding Bike with the new Dahon K-One electric folding bike, and the new Jack Rabbit folding bike. Which folding bike fits better on your boat? Which folding bike is lighter...
The No Expense Spared Antigua 60 Cruising Sailboat Soolaimon
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The No Expense Spared Antigua 60 Cruising Sailboat Soolaimon

Join us for a boat tour of the gorgeous Antigua 60 cruising sailboat Soolaimon. She boasts electric winches, a mighty Lofrans electric windlass, and electric furling. She's captained by a cruising couple who sail around the world on this beautiful 60 foot sailboat set up for short handed sailin...
How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper
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How To Buy Sails – With Joe Cooper

Looking to learn how to buy sails for your sailboat? Deciding between Dacron sails or laminate sails? Thinking about how to buy carbon fibre sails or Kevlar sails? Joe Cooper weighs in on sail manufacturing, sailing consulting, and the sail selection process including reef points, full battens, and ...
Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour
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Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Bavaria 42. See a full boat tour of this sailboat. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for re...
Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know
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Universal Diesel Engines – What You Should Know

This week we take a look at the Universal Diesel Sailboat Engine and its history including the Atomic 4 sailboat engine followed by the Universal MD series: made by Kubota, bought by Westerbeke, and found in many sailboats today. We look at Universal Diesel Issues and what to watch for as well as hi...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
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Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Tayana 37. See what owners have to say about this liveaboard sailboat. Practical Sailor is your trust...
Monitor Your Whole Boat From Home On A Mobile App
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Monitor Your Whole Boat From Home On A Mobile App

What if you could monitor your whole boat from home on a mobile app or on your computer? Today, we look at ship monitoring systems like Seanapps and Siren Pro - connected boat systems that allow you to do all kinds of monitoring including bilge pumps, water intrusion, motion sensors, geofencing, anc...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
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Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of this cruising sailboat? How does it compare to the Jeanneau 42DS, or the Catalina 42 MKII? Watch this video to learn more about the specs of the Beneteau 423. See what owners ...
Buying A Sailboat Is Scary! Yacht Broker Interview
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Buying A Sailboat Is Scary! Yacht Broker Interview

Today we're chatting with Patrick from RCR Yachts and asking questions about buying and selling a sailboat, boat insurance, surveys, boat loans, interest rates, and depreciation. Patrick explains what makes a sailboat easier to sell, easier to insure, and what lenders are looking for before giv...
The Great Loop – The Basics
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The Great Loop – The Basics

NOAA: AGLCA: Captain John Map: Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from the America's Great Loop Crui...
Bottom Paint Showdown – Six Paints, One Winner!
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Bottom Paint Showdown – Six Paints, One Winner!

Full Article: Join us this week as we look at bottom paint for your boat. Antifouling comes in hard paint and ablative and we tested both from brands like Interlux, TotalBoat, Pettit, and ePaint. Find out which was the winner in our antifouling bottom paint showdown. Practical Sailor is your trus...
Tartan 30 | Boat Review
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Tartan 30 | Boat Review

Tartan 30 Sailboat Review: Join us for a review of the Tartan 30, a Sparkman & Stephens design from the 1970s that's still a very good value today. We found one with a brand new Beta Marine diesel engine and see how it lines up with the same model equipped with the original Universal Atom...
Fuel Contamination? The Baltimore Francis Key Bridge Collapse
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Fuel Contamination? The Baltimore Francis Key Bridge Collapse

Full Article Here: Looking at the Dali containership crash into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, as sailboat owners, what can we learn? Today we discuss fuel contamination, fuel water separators, and fuel additives. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing ge...
Safety At Sea For You & Your Family – The Joe Cooper Interview! | Interview
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Safety At Sea For You & Your Family – The Joe Cooper Interview! | Interview

The FULL unedited interview filled with Joe's knowledge and expertise is available to Practical Sailor members for free: Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. Chat with us on Facebook! This week we interview sailing veteran Joe Cooper on his...
What’s The Best Vinyl Window Cleaner for Your Boat?
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What’s The Best Vinyl Window Cleaner for Your Boat?

Are you sick of that foggy, yellow tinge on your boat windows? Practical Sailor editor Tim Labute talks about some of the best vinyl and clear plastic window cleaner options on the market. Check your new window's warranty for cleaners to avoid. Many common, household vinyl and glass cleaners as...
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