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Dissecting the Art of Staying Upright:
Is the Fountaine Pajot 44 really one of the cheapest ways to buy a brand-new 44-foot cruising catamaran… and if so, what’s the catch?
In this video, we take a hard, honest look at the Fountaine Pajot 44 sailing catamaran. Not a brochure walk-through, not a s...
The Art of Maintaining Teak Trim on a Sailboat:
Most sailboat owners assume their bilge pump is a reliable last line of defense. It’s installed, it runs when tested, and it’s easy to believe it will work when water is coming in. Unfortunately, real-world bilge pump failures are far more common tha...
The $100K Cruiser Showdown: How the Catalina 380 Stacks Up:
The new Beneteau Oceanis 52 is one of the most talked-about cruising sailboats in years. Bigger, brighter, more comfortable, and more modern than ever before—but has Beneteau gone too far?
In this video, we take a full walk-through tour ...
Trapped by Wind and Rocks: A Reefing Gone Wrong Off Vancouver Island:
Choosing a sailboat keel isn’t just about performance numbers or design theory. It’s about how you sail, where you sail, and honestly… who you are as a sailor.
In this video, we break down the major sailboat keel types and matc...
Anchoring in Squishy Bottoms:
The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built.
Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and towing a water skier. For decades, sailors have loved to hate it, dismissed it, mocked it, and argued...
Power Up: Installing Your Budget Lithium System—and Keeping It Safe:
STOP wasting money on faulty boat gear! In this exclusive deep-dive, Practical Sailor reveals the 4 worst products and maintenance mistakes that routinely fail in our long-term testing, costing sailors thousands in repairs and wa...
Hinckley Pilot 35 Used Boat Review:
If you’ve ever wondered what happened to center-cockpit cruising sailboats—and why they disappeared from mainstream production—today’s review takes you right into the heart of that story. In this video, we take a deep dive into the Beneteau 42CC, one of the last...
Reading the Telltales on Your Sails -
If your headsail never seems to set quite right — the top luffs first, the foot is strapped tight, the boat won’t quite point, or everything just feels a little “off” — the issue isn’t your sail. It’s your sheeting geometry. In this Practical Sailor video, we ...
Reading the Telltales on Your Sails:
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You’re trimming your mainsail WRONG.
Today we break down the most common mainsail trim mistakes sailors make — and then I’ll show you the exact step-by-step sail trim procedure that will make your boat faster, safer, and way more comfortable.
Whet...
Collision at Anchor:
Excess 13 Catamaran – is this the first real challenger to Lagoon, Leopard, and Fountaine Pajot in years? Today we take a full, brutally honest tour of the Excess 13 and break down exactly why this boat is getting so much attention. If you’ve been waiting for a cruising catama...
Making Sense of Marine Chain Standards:
Are you relying on anchoring advice that could put your boat on the beach?
In today’s video we’re diving deep into the dangerous anchoring myths that continue to circulate in the cruising world — myths that have literally caused boats to drift ashore, drag i...
Freedom 45 CC Used Boat Review:
The Bluewater 56 is one of the most misunderstood offshore cruisers in the sailing world — and today we’re diving deep into what makes this German Frers design so special. Built at the highly respected Hansheng yard in China and descended from the legendary Hylas 56...
Anchor Swivels: Caution Required:
Get ready for one of the most entertaining catamaran reviews we’ve done yet. Today we’re looking at the Outremer 52, a lightweight, high-performance bluewater catamaran that absolutely loves to go fast — and we’re comparing it directly to the Lagoon 52, one of the...
Hinckley Pilot 35 Used Boat Review:
Every sailboat needs annual maintenance, but most owners never get a complete list of what actually needs to be inspected. In this video, we walk through the ultimate annual sailboat maintenance checklist, covering rigging, electrical, plumbing, hull integrity, ...
Ultra Fairleads and Soft Padeyes:
The Beneteau First 30 isn’t just another 30-foot cruiser — it’s the Porsche 911 of sailboats.
Heritage performance, everyday usability, and thrilling design come together in one perfect blend of speed and comfort.
In this video, we dive into why the First 30 name...
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