Gear & Electronics
Hydrovane vs Monitor: Choosing a Wind Vane for Shorthanded Passages
Auxiliary rudder or servo-pendulum? The mechanical difference drives every other tradeoff.
Gear & Electronics
The Connected Boat: Marine Electronics That Actually Matter in 2026
The Connected Boat - practical insights for the bluewater cruiser.
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Best Sailing Watch for Offshore Cruising: Garmin vs Apple Watch Ultra vs Suunto
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
Gear & Electronics
Best Marine Binoculars for Offshore Sailing: Steiner vs Fujinon vs Nikon
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
Gear & Electronics
Solid-State Batteries and AI at the Helm: Marine Tech Takes a Leap in 2026
Solid-State Batteries and AI at the Helm - practical insights for the bluewater cruiser.
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The New Wave of Bluewater Catamarans: What's Actually Worth Your Attention in 2026
The New Wave of Bluewater Catamarans - practical insights for the bluewater cruiser.
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Best Antifouling Paint for Cruising Boats: Micron vs Trilux vs Coppercoat
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
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Best Inverter-Charger for Cruising Boats: Victron vs Mastervolt vs Magnum
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
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Best Autopilot for Cruising Sailboats: Raymarine vs B&G vs Garmin
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
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Best Outboard Motor for a Cruising Dinghy: Yamaha vs Honda vs Tohatsu vs Mercury
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
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Best Running Rigging Rope for Cruising Sailboats: Dyneema vs Polyester vs Blends
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.
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Best Marine Sealant for Cruising Boats: 3M 4200 vs 5200 vs Sikaflex vs Butyl Tape
Our top picks and detailed comparisons to help you choose the right gear for offshore sailing.