Tasked with scrubbing non-skid and hardware during frequent routine maintenance, few tools take the abuse that a boat brush does. Many begin to lose bristles as soon as they’re put into use. Others are simply too coarse to clean delicate, easily scratched surfaces like gelcoat, paint and vinyl graphics.
CUST “I have a J/32, do weeknight JAM races and thinking about LOSHR and some club point to point events and a few weekend trips to NOTL and hopefully a Thousand Islands tour next year.”
Drawing on experience in both mechanical and textile product design the new XTX Soft Grip Clutch uses a combination of new materials to offer mid load rope holding in a lightweight, compact device.
The Sailing Plan is a Canadian small vessel safety app that is a fast and easy-to-use tool for creating, filing and sharing sailing plans before heading out on the water.
Developed in Australia available at marine dealers across Canada, MagicEzy fiberglass repair products allow even novice repairers to easily fix hairline cracks, chips, holes and other surface damage.
Rutgerson is a world leading hardware manufacturer specialized in yacht equipment such as sail and deck fittings, blocks, clutches, tracks, hatches and portlights.
As boat builders clamber to create ever-bigger platforms for ever-more generous budgets, the entry-level cruiser has become an elusive animal. Sure, if you want to daysail, there are plenty of small open boats from which to choose, but if you want a freshly built pocket cruiser, you’re in for a long search.
Is one better than the other? What are the different advantages and disadvantages of the two sail styles? And what should you get on your boat?
Whether racer or bluewater cruiser, access to data is critical to maximize the performance of a sailboat. With Veratron’s new NMEA2000-compatible Mast Display Units…
Ronstan has just released a new range of soft attachment blocks which have the highest ratio of dynamic load…
Sailmakers and other gurus have advice on getting your boat set up properly to improve performance and safety. Boat/Class Name Author 1720 Tuning Guide North Sails 18 Footer Preparation Guide Ullman Sails 2.4 Meter Racing Guide Ullman Sails 2.4mR Tuning Guide North Sails 420 Racing Guide Ullman Sails 420 Tuning Guide North Sails 420 Tuning…
