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Hull, rig, and design details for every boat worth knowing.
Popular models
Curated sailboats worth knowing — from bluewater classics to modern cruisers.
Catalina 30
29.92 ft LOA · Sloop
Westsail 32
32 ft LOA · Cutter
Valiant 40
39.92 ft LOA · Cutter
Tartan 37
37 ft LOA · Sloop
Pearson 323
32.25 ft LOA · Sloop
Alberg 30
30.25 ft LOA · Sloop
Latest guides
Practical articles and gear recommendations for sailors.
Types of Sailboats
Sloops, cutters, ketches, catamarans and more — how the major sailboat rigs and hull types compare.
Best Chartplotters for Sailboats
How to choose a chartplotter for cruising — screen size, charts, networking, and top picks at each budget.
Best Sailboat Autopilots
Raymarine, B&G, Garmin, Simrad and Pelagic autopilots compared — drives, sailing modes, and integration.
Best Marine Watermakers for Sailboats
Spectra, Rainman, Katadyn and more — which watermakers match cruising energy budgets and boat sizes.
Best Lithium Batteries for Sailboats
LiFePO4 house-bank picks and how to plan a lithium conversion — Battle Born, Victron, Renogy, Epoch, Dakota.
Best Dinghies and Outboards for Cruising
RIBs, rollups, and outboards compared — how to pick the right dinghy and motor for your boat and cruising style.
Best Anchors and Windlasses for Sailboats
Modern anchor and windlass picks that hold hard and lift reliably — Rocna, Mantus, Spade, Lewmar, Maxwell.
Best Life Rafts for Offshore Sailing
Offshore-certified life raft picks and buying guidance for cruising sailors — Viking, Winslow, Ocean Safety, Revere.
Marine Solar Panels for Sailboats
Rigid vs flexible marine solar panels, how to size an array for your house bank, and top picks for cruising sailors.
Marine Inverter/Chargers: Victron vs Mastervolt vs Xantrex
How to choose a marine inverter/charger — sizing, LFP compatibility, integration, and the units we'd install today.
Marine Diesel Heaters: Webasto vs Espar vs Refleks
Forced-air and radiant diesel heaters for cruising sailboats — how to choose, install, and avoid the top failure modes.
Electric Propulsion for Sailboats
When electric propulsion makes sense on a sailboat, how to size batteries and regen, and the electric drive systems worth buying.
Sailboat Furling Systems: Headsail, In-Mast & In-Boom
Headsail furlers, in-mast, and in-boom furling systems compared — trade-offs, top picks, and what to install today.
Sailboat Standing Rigging: Wire, Rod, and Synthetic
Standing rigging replacement guide — 1x19 wire, rod, Dyneema, terminal types, and when to re-rig.
Storm Sails and Drogues for Offshore Sailboats
Storm jibs, trysails, and drogues — how to size, choose, and actually deploy heavy-weather tactics offshore.
Anchor Chain and Rode
How to size, grade, and rig anchor chain and rode — G4, G7, calibrated European chain, snubbers, and chain hooks.
Sailboat Davits
Davit systems for cruising sailboats — Kato, Weaver, Garhauer, and stern-arch options.
Sailboat Winches: Manual, Self-Tailing, and Electric
How to size and choose sailboat winches — Harken, Lewmar, Andersen, and electric winches.
AIS Transponders for Sailboats
AIS transponders for cruising sailboats — Vesper Cortex, em-trak, integrated VHF options, and why SOTDMA matters.
Satellite Communications for Sailors: Starlink, Iridium, inReach
Satellite comms for cruising sailboats — Starlink Mini, Iridium GO, Garmin inReach, and how to combine them.
EPIRBs vs PLBs: Emergency Beacons for Sailors
How to choose an EPIRB or PLB for your sailboat — Category I vs II, return-link, and why offshore crews carry both.
Marine Refrigeration for Sailboats
Marine refrigeration — Isotherm, Nova Kool, Frigoboat keel-cooler conversions, and how to minimize energy use.
Marine Toilets: Composting, Electric, and Manual
Marine toilets for cruising sailboats — Nature's Head composting, Raritan electric, and manual heads compared.