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Deep Keel vs Shoal Draft – Which Should You Buy?
Keel and Rudder Design Basics: Deep keel or shoal draft: which should you buy? In this episode, we look at one of the biggest sailboat buying decisions cruisers face. A deeper keel usually means better windward performance, better pointing, less leeway, and a more planted feel under sail. But a sh...
Hanse 360 Boat Tour: The 36 Footer That Feels Like a 40
Beneteau 38.1 Boat Review: The Hanse 360 is one of the most talked-about new cruising sailboats in the 36-foot range, and in this Practical Sailor boat tour we take a close look at what makes it different. Built by HanseYachts in Greifswald, Germany, and designed by Berret-Racoupeau, the Hanse 360...
How To Use a Boat Battery Switch
Taking Starlink Offshore: What the Gen 2 and Mini Can Really Do: How to Use a Boat Battery Switch explains exactly what the 1, 2, BOTH, and OFF positions do on a boat’s battery selector switch, and how to use them without accidentally draining both battery banks. In this Practical Sailor video, we...
3 Tiny Sailboats You Could Actually Live On
Historsea Channel: @Historsea What are the best small sailboats you can actually live on? In this episode, we look at three small cruising sailboats under 30 feet that make real sense as tiny liveaboard boats: the Albin Vega 27, Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, and Cape Dory 28. These are not just weeken...
A Beneteau With No Backstay?!
Choosing and Securing Seat Cushions - The Beneteau Oceanis 34.1 is one of the most interesting modern cruising sailboats in the 34-foot range. With twin helms, an open transom, a bright cruising interior, three keel options, and a no-backstay rig, this compact Beneteau packs a surprising amount of...
The History of Beneteau Boats
Marshall Sanderling 18: Used Boat Review - Beneteau is one of the most recognizable names in modern boating, but the company did not begin with cruising yachts, charter boats, or glossy boat show displays. It began in 1884 as a French fishing-boat yard founded by Benjamin Bénéteau on the Atlantic ...
Performance Sailing – Beneteau First 44 Review
C&C 40 Used Boat Review: The Beneteau First 44 Performance is not just another modern cruiser. In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a close look at the First 44 Performance and explain what makes this boat so different from the standard First 44, including the carbon mast, deeper perfor...
A Modern Catamaran for $150,000? The Gemini Legacy 35
Can you really buy a modern cruising catamaran for around $150,000? In this episode, we take a close look at the Gemini Legacy 35, a compact 35-foot catamaran that offers shallow draft, twin diesel engines, three cabins, and a 14-foot beam that can fit into many normal marina slips. With a 2014 Gemi...
Can a Normal Sailor Actually Buy a Foiling Dinghy Now?
Hurricane Center Changes Every Skipper Should Know: Foiling sailboats used to belong to the extreme edge of the sport: America’s Cup teams, SailGP, Olympic sailors, Moths, kite foilers, and high-performance racing programs. But now companies like BirdyFish are trying to bring hydrofoil sailing to...
Free Boat Inspection – Deck Core
In this episode, we start inspecting Dagmar, our free sailboat project, and one of the first big questions is hiding right under our feet: is the deck core rotten? A free boat can be an amazing opportunity, but it can also be a floating invoice with sails, so before we get too excited, we’re checkin...
🚩 RED FLAGS: How I Spot the Lemon Boats on Yacht World 🚩
Vetting a boat on Yacht World isn't just about finding something in your budget; it's about knowing how to spot the hidden warning signs before you lose your shirt. In this video, I’m breaking down 9 very different boats currently listed online to show you exactly how I analyze them thro...
Hans Christian 33: The Tiny Bluewater Legend Nobody Sells
Cabot 36 Used Boat Review: The Hans Christian 33 is one of the most beloved older bluewater cruising sailboats ever built, and in this Practical Sailor review we take a close look at why this heavy-displacement, full-keel cutter still has such a strong following. Designed by Harwood Ives and built ...
The Best Canadian Sailboat You’ve Never Heard Of | Sailing Truth Show
📕 GET THE BOOK: Be The Captain. Winner of the 2026 Eric Hoffer Award. 25 years of offshore decisions in one book → 🔓 FREE: The Captain's Locker. Printable watch schedules, pre-departure checklists, delivery tools → She's a 1996 Gozzard 44, built by one family in a small Ontario shop th...
Halcyon 23 | Too Small to Live On?
Bob Perry’s Salty Tayana 37-Footer: Boat Review: Could you really live on a small sailboat, go cruising cheap, or chase the sailing dream without buying a huge expensive boat? In this episode, we look at the Halcyon 23, a tiny British pocket cruiser that asks a very old question: how much boat do ...
Are Lithium Batteries on Sailboats Actually Dangerous?
Lithium Batteries for Small Boats: Install Guide: Are lithium batteries on sailboats actually dangerous, or is the panic bigger than the real risk? In this Practical Sailor video, we look at the truth behind lithium batteries on boats, including marine LiFePO4 house banks, lithium iron phosphate b...
Why Sailors Still Want This Slow Old Cruiser – Down East 38
Liveaboard Insurance: Harder to Get, More Important Than Ever: In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a deep look at the Downeaster 38, also known as the Down East 38, a classic full-keel bluewater cruising sailboat from Down East Yachts. Designed by Henry Mohrschladt and Bob Poole, the Downe...
Finally Cheap Enough to Be Dangerous – This 42-Foot Jeanneau DS
Diesel Repower From Scratch: Part 1 - Tour the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 42DS, a 42-foot cruising sailboat that may be one of the most tempting used sailboats on the market. With twin helms, in-mast furling, a bright deck saloon, huge aft cabin, and serious liveaboard cruising comfort, the Jeanneau 42D...
This 24 Foot Sailboat Can Cross Oceans… Seriously
Seven Common Boat Problems You Can’t Ignore (and How to Fix Them) - Can you really cross oceans or even live aboard a 24-foot sailboat? In this deep dive on the Pacific Seacraft Dana 24, we break down one of the most capable small cruising sailboats ever built. With a full keel, cutter rig, heavy ...
You Can Finally Afford a Catamaran! (Lagoon 380 Deep Dive)
Hanse 430e Boat Review: Are you Catamaran Shopping? The Lagoon 380 is one of the best-selling cruising catamarans ever built, and for the first time, used models are dropping under $200,000. In this Practical Sailor deep dive, we break down everything you need to know before buying a Lagoon 380 ca...
This 1984 Swan 42 Proves Classic Yachts Still Dominate | $90K Reality Check
#boatfoolssailing #sailing #nautorswan #sailboattour #bluewatersailing #swan42 This 1984 Swan 42 Proves Classic Yachts Still Dominate | $90K Reality Check | Ron Holland Offshore Legend for $90K | TOUR Welcome aboard, BoatFools Nation! ⚓ Today Canadian Ken and I step aboard a true offshore thoroug...
Buyer Beware The Truth About Cored Hull C&C Sailboats
Bruce and Bob’s Pacific Loop: A Solo Sailor’s Search for Utopia: If you’re considering a C&C 110, C&C 115, or C&C 121, there’s one critical detail you need to understand before you buy: cored hull construction. In this Practical Sailor deep dive, we break down the design philosophy beh...
Fast Sailboats Your Spouse Will Love | Bruce Farr & Beneteau
Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic: If you’re searching for fast cruising sailboats that don’t sacrifice comfort, the Beneteau First 40.7 might be one of the best answers ever built. In this Practical Sailor review, we take a deep dive into the Bruce Farr–designed Beneteau First series, including th...
This 1997 Sailboat Costs $350,000… Here’s Why – Hampton 43
Diesel Repower From Scratch: Part 1: Can a 1997 sailboat really be worth $350,000? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Hampton 43 pilothouse cutter, a heavy-displacement offshore cruising sailboat built for serious passagemaking. We break down the specs, design philosophy, and real-world c...