Other Gear

Polycarbonate is tough stuff. Everybody talks about the bulletproof uses, but for us on boats, it means your portlights can be nearly as strong as the cabin itself. Excepting maybe some exotic laminates, it's often the best thing for strong, shatterproof “glass” applications.

Although many would say an inflatable dinghy is a necessity for the cruiser, there is much to be said for the merits of a hard dinghy. They're a pleasure to row, tow well, require no set-up, don't leak, and just plain look salty.