Articles
Practical guides to choosing, comparing and preparing sailboats for life on the water.
Buying guide
What Makes a Good Bluewater Sailboat?
Learn how to evaluate structure, stability, handling, systems, crew comfort, range and maintenance for offshore cruising.
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How to Anchor a Sailboat
A step-by-step guide to selecting an anchorage, working out scope, setting the anchor, checking that it holds and retrieving it.
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What Is the Best Type of Bottom Paint for a Sailboat?
Compare ablative, hard, racing and copper-free coatings, and learn how hull material, cruising waters and existing paint affect the choice.
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Production Sailboats vs. One-of-a-Kind Boats
Compare standard-series, semi-custom and one-off sailboats by design freedom, build records, support, cost, maintenance and resale.
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