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The Amazingly Cheap Sabre 34 Mk II
Island Packet Estero Used Boat Review: Can you buy a good sailboat for $25,000? In this video we take a deep dive into the Sabre 34 Mk II, a proven cruising sailboat from the late 1980s that’s still available today on the used market. We cover Sabre 34 specs, review, price, performance, problems, ...
Can You Live on a Boat in New York?
Harbor Hopping the U.S. West Coast: A Cruiser’s Guide from Oregon to Avalon: Can you actually live on a boat in New York State? In this video we take a deep, fact-driven look at what it really takes to live aboard a sailboat in places like New York City, the Hudson River, and Long Island Sound. We...
Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat
Irwin Citation 38 Used Boat Review: Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic 27-foot sailboat built between 1977 and 1984 — and find out if this affordable cruiser could be the perfect liveaboard sailboat or even a ...
How Long Do Sails Last?
Make Your Own Offshore Sails and Save Thousands: How long do sails actually last? Sailmakers often say cruising sails last around 10–15 years, but what happens when you discover a sail that’s nearly 50 years old? In this video I head to the sail loft to inspect the sails on my sailboat Lady K and ...
Morgan 382 – The $30K Boat Nobody Talks About
Alberg 37 Used Boat Review: The Morgan 382 might be one of the most overlooked cruising sailboats ever built. Designed by legendary naval architect Ted Brewer and produced between 1977 and 1982, this 38-foot cruising sailboat has quietly built a reputation for being strong, comfortable offshore, a...
What Happens When Lightning Hits a Sailboat?
Inside Sail America’s Plan to Grow the Sport and the Industry: Lightning striking a sailboat sounds like something out of a disaster movie—but what actually happen when it does? In this episode, we break down what really happens when lightning hits a sailboat, how the electrical energy travels t...
O’Day 40 – A Budget Cruiser for the Bahamas
Moody 46 CC Used Boat Review: The O’Day 40 (1986) is one of those cruising sailboats that somehow slipped through the cracks of sailing history. Built during the final years of O’Day Yachts, this 40-foot masthead sloop blends comfortable cruising performance with a surprisingly spacious liveaboard...
Lithium Batteries on Sailboats: The 3 Mistakes Everyone Makes
Leaping Into Lithium: Lithium batteries are one of the most popular sailboat upgrades today—but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. In this Practical Sailor Saturday episode, we break down the three biggest mistakes sailors make when installing lithium batteries on sailboats, and why these...
Small Boat, Big Keel Why This 27 Footer Works
Pacific Seacraft 34 and 37: What makes a small sailboat truly seaworthy? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Pacific Seacraft Orion 27, a rugged, long-keel cutter that proves size isn’t everything when it comes to offshore capability. Built by Pacific Seacraft, this 27-foot sailboat has th...
Boat Wiring Basics and ABYC Code
Six New Products for Sailors at the Miami International Boat Show: Most sailboat electrical failures aren’t random — they’re predictable. In this Practical Sailor–style breakdown, we explain why sailboat wiring fails over time, how corrosion and vibration quietly kill electrical systems, and what ...
The Hanse 430e – Before You Buy
Keep Birds Away from Your Boat and Dock: Thinking about buying a 40–45 foot cruising sailboat? Before you default to a Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, or Hunter, this in-depth Practical Sailor review takes a hard, honest look at the Hanse 430E — a German-built cruising sailboat with a very different...
Tartan Yachts and the Catalina Fallout: How One Brand Survived
Old Boats, New Generations: The Real Value of Our Cruising Life: Tartan Yachts is one of the most respected names in American sailboat building — but in recent years, the brand found itself caught in the wake of the Catalina Yachts controversy and a rapid wave of industry consolidation. In this v...
Bristol 40 for $40,000 – Can You Make it Work?
Bristol 39/40 Used Boat Review: You can find Bristol 39s and Bristol 40s for around $40,000 — and at first glance, that sounds like one of the best deals in cruising sailboats. Forty feet. Ted Hood design. Classic CCA lines. Solid fiberglass hull. Encapsulated lead keel. So why are they so afford...
Hate Heeling? These Sailboats Stay More Upright
How to Replace Sailboat Plexiglass Windows: A DIY Guide: Do you—or someone you sail with—hate heeling? You’re not alone. For many sailors, excessive heel is the single biggest reason people feel uncomfortable on sailboats or stop sailing altogether. In this Practical Sailor–style deep dive, we as...
Why the Catalina 42 Took Over the Caribbean
Bay Harbor Catalina 42: The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up: You see them everywhere — the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, all across the Caribbean. The Catalina 42, especially the Mark II, has quietly become one of the most common cruising sailboats in warm-water anchorages ...
The Sailing Safety Gear Most People Forget Until It’s Too Late
Safety Tether Caution: Sailing safety gear can mean the difference between a bad day on the water… and never coming home at all. In this video, we walk through the sailing safety gear most people forget — the equipment that actually matters when things go wrong offshore or coastal, not just what l...
This 40 Foot Sailboat Has the Best Owner’s Bed Ever Built | Catalina 400 MKII
Moody 46 CC Used Boat Review: Boats from video: If you’re shopping for a 40-foot cruising sailboat and actually plan to live aboard or cruise, comfort matters — and nowhere does that matter more than where you sleep. The Catalina Yachts Catalina 400 Mark II, designed by Frank Butler and Gerry ...
Living on a Boat Off Grid: What No One Explains
DIY Stovetop Cabin Heater: Living on a boat off-grid sounds simple until you actually try it. No shore power. No marina hookups. No endless electricity. Just batteries, solar, systems, and the constant question of whether everything will last until morning. In this video, we break down what livi...
Hunter 460: The Ultimate Spacious Cruising Yacht #sailboat #sailing
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This “Bulletproof” Cruiser Has a Serious Weak Spot Caliber 40 LRC SE
Caliber 40 LRC from the video: Caliber 40 LRC Used Boat Review: If you’re shopping for a serious cruising sailboat, the Caliber 40 LRC is often described as “bulletproof.” Heavy displacement, huge tankage, conservative construction, and a reputation for offshore comfort have made it a quiet fa...
You Can’t Insure Old Sailboats… Right?
A Sailor’s Guide to Marine Insurance: Are older sailboats really uninsurable? If you’ve been shopping for a 20, 30, or even 40-year-old sailboat, you’ve probably seen the warnings online: “Insurance won’t touch it.” But is that actually true? In this video, we break down the real rules behind ins...
Bilge Pump Failure: The Silent Boat Killer You Ignore
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Fountaine Pajot 44: The Floating Apartment You Can Afford!
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