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Fast Cruising Sailboat J 45
Are you interested in a very fast and capable 45 foot cruising sailboat? Today we bring you the J Boats J/45 cruising sailboat which is both a very comfortable cruiser for a retired couple and a capable racing sailboat for the racer cruiser market. When compared to sailboats like Beneteau and Jeanne...
Choosing Anodes for Your Sailboat
Anodes for your sailboat come in a lot of shapes and sizes. Choosing the right anode to avoid galvanic corrosion and protect your boat is critical in your boat maintenance routine. Aluminum anodes, zinc anodes, and magnesium anodes can be used in different waters. Salt water and fresh water play a b...
Leopard Catamaran Delamination – Leopard 42 Boat Review
We've reached out to Leopard for comment and to date, have received no reply. Are you interested in a cruising catamaran sailboat? Today we discuss the Leopard 42 and the Lagoon 42. One company is owned by Beneteau, and the other Travelopia. One a French sailboat and the other South African. W...
Fiberglass Boat Repair Kit Checklist
Are you making fiberglass repairs to your boat? Today we talk about West System Epoxy, Vinylester and Polyester Resin, fiberglass cloth and other items you may need to make repairs to your fiberglass boat. We include our list of must have items in a grab and go style fiberglass repair kit. Practica...
Why Buy a Trimaran? Pros and Cons of Trimarans – NEEL 43
Are you interested in buying a multihull sailboat? This week we look at the NEEL 43 Trimaran and discuss the pros and cons of monohulls, catamarans, and trimarans. We compare the NEEL 43 to the Lagoon 440 and Leopard 40 and discuss cabin space, righting moment, heeling, capsize righting, and price. ...
The CLAIMED Best Anchor in the World! Ultra vs Rocna vs Mantus Anchors
Are you shopping for a new sailboat anchor? We looked at Rocna and Mantus and the anchor that is claimed to be the best anchor in the world – the Ultra Anchor. This week we look at which anchor is best and the features of the Ultra anchor. We also compare prices between Rocna and Ultra. Sail Hub Ch...
J Boats J/9 Sailboat Review and Boat Tour
Are you interested in a fast day sailor? The 28 foot sailboat J/9 from J Boats boasts the most comfortable J cockpit ever on a fast and balanced sailboat with a cabin and toilet. An option bow sprit is available for the code 0, and two keel options are available including a shoal draft. Today we com...
3 Tips for a Dry Boat – DIY Boat Maintenance 101
Tired of water in your bilge? Clothes in lockers getting damp? Living on a sailboat can be hard but good boat maintenance makes things easier and safer. Today we talk about bilge pumps, the H2out diesel vent filter, H2out space dryer, the Seaflo Dry Bilge system. This week on boat maintenace, three...
Jeanneau’s New Rule Breaking Sailboat – Sun Odyssey 350 Boat Review
Are you interested in a 30 to 36 foot cruising sailboat? Shopping for a Jeanneau Sailboat? The new Sun Odyssey 350 replaces the wildly successful Sun Odyssey 349 and has a slew of new innovative features for a cruising sailboat like low friction rings and Dyneema lines as well as sloped side decks a...
A Fiberglass Cleaning Boat Hack You Have To Try!
Do you have scratches and scuffs on your boat? Having trouble cleaning fiberglass? This week Marc shows us a Boat Hack that really works on stubborn fiberglass discoloration and scuffs to help you with your boat maintenance. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sai...
X Yachts X43 Sailboat Tour
Are you interested in a 40 foot performance cruising sailboat? Looking for an X-Yachts sailboat? Join us today for a sailboat tour of the new X-Yachts X43. A 43.5 foot monohull fast luxury cruising sailboat we got to see at the Newport Boat Show. She features three keel options, two or three cabin l...
Truth About Grease – Boat Maintenance Must Do Tips
Sailboat Maintenance is a big topic so we're breaking it down into bite sized boat maintenance tips in our Everything You Need to Know series showing you how to take care of your sailboat. This week, Grease. From lithium to calcium sulfonate grease, rebuilding winches and greasing sail tracks t...
First Look at the Brand New Catalina 316
Are you interested in a 30 foot cruising sailboat? We have a first look at the brand new redesigned Catalina 316 from the six series of boats Catalina is launching at the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show. We compare it to the Catalina 30 from the past and talk about the new keel, new steering pedestal, ...
Can A Lithium Battery Fry Your Alternator?
Are you interested in putting lithium batteries in your sailboat? Understanding how lithium batteries work and charge is important because lithium can damage your alternator or sensitive electronics like chart plotters, or cause a lithium fire. How to charge lithium is a big question because your sa...
A Sailboat Tour of the Exquisite Little Harbor 63 Ketch
Are you interested in a sailboat tour of an ocean crossing blue water sailboat lush with teak and fine woodwork? Join us as we take a boat tour of this Little Harbor 63 by Ted Hood. Karuna is a 63 foot ketch sailboat with Yanmar diesel engine, in mast furling sails, a bow thruster, water maker, and ...
Dock and Anchor Lines – Polyester or Nylon?
Practical Sailor article: Dock and mooring lines can be made out of different kinds of rope. This week we look at nylon, polyester double and eight braid, and discuss anchor and mooring snubbers. Are you interested in learning about which rope line to use while anchoring or mooring your boat? Chim...
The Performance Sailboat from Island Packet: Blue Jacket 40 Boat Review
Did you know that Island Packet got together with Tim Jackett from Tartan Yachts and C&C to build a performance oriented cruising sailboat called the Blue Jacket 40? This 40 foot performance cruising sailboat comes with s shallow draft or deep draft keel, self tacking jib boom, and a sailboat ca...
Top 3 Winter Boat HACKS!
Are you getting your boat ready for winter? Worried about winterization of your sailboat? This week we cover our top three winter boat hacks including boat oil changes, fuel tank preparation for freezing temperatures, and antifreeze to winterize your boat engine and water system. Practical Sailor i...
Cabo Rico 34 Boat Review
Are you interested in a 30 to 35 foot cruising sailboat? Looking at buying a Cabo Rico 38 or 34? This week we dive into the Cabo Rico 34. The history of Cabo Rico yachts and the build quality that make them an excellent blue water cruising sailboat. We also compare prices on the Cabo Rico 38 and 34 ...
Super Shallow Draft Sailboat: The Leeboard Sharpie
Are you interested in a very shallow draft sailboat? Building your own sailboat and interested in cool sailboat designs? The leeboard Sharpie is a great design dating back hundreds of years in sailing history used for East Coast Oyster fishing and turned into a shallow draft cruising sailboat. Prac...
Hans Christian 41T – Boat Review
Are you interested in a Hans Christian sailboat like the 41T? Shopping for a Hans Christian sailboat? This week we take a boat tour and boat review of the Hans Christian 41T and discuss the history of the boat, it’s design, the keel choice and interior layout options in our review of the Hans Christ...
Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at fault? Or the design?
Superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Italy leaving a lot of questions. Was it her retractable keel being up and stowed? The freak weather event – a tornado, waterspout, or down burst? Was the crew to blame or the designers? The tallest aluminum mast in the word may have played a role. A naval a...
What’s the Best Sailboats for Beginners?
Are you interested in learning how to sail? What is the best sailboat to learn to sail on? Which boat should you buy first? If a cheap sailboat is the goal, this must watch video describes different options for your first sailboat including sailing dinghies, smaller training sailboats, and larger bo...