maintenance Archives

Troubleshooting: When It’s Worth It

May 15th, 2024

by Andy Schell, SAIL magazine I was on the 14:00-20:00 watch on our second day at sea, sailing the Farr

March 31st, 2024

by Frank Lanier, Practical Sailor One of the often overlooked maintenance items in the pre-season rush to the water is

October 5th, 2023

by Craig Leweck, Scuttlebutt Sailing News I had been battling trouble with a Yamaha 130 outboard, and while countless mechanics

January 26th, 2023

Rust never sleeps (thanks Neil Young) and boat maintenance lives between you and a good day of sailing. If your

April 1st, 2020

No words. Just simple, step-by-step how-to content. This Tech Team Express Video shows you how to service a Harken winch.

February 18th, 2020

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

November 18th, 2019

If you own a keelboat, owned a keelboat, thought of owning a keelboat, or just seen a keelboat, this report

February 12th, 2019

For more than 35 years, Practical Sailor has been taking the guesswork out of boat and gear buying with bold,

February 5th, 2019

by Drew Frye, Practical Sailor In the upcoming February 2019 issue of Practical Sailor, our testers evaluate the frequently repeated

April 24th, 2017

by Bill Sabanski I am at the boat yard for the annual spring ritual of removing the cover and opening