August 1, 2004
PS Advisor: 08/01/04
From the Pros—DIY Blister Fix
Subscribers Only A former boatyard professional tackles his boat's blisters with a deliberate, step-by-step repair.
Networked Systems—Furuno vs. Raymarine
Subscribers Only Two big names go head-to-head and both finish with identical ratings. Raymarine, however, squeaks past Furuno with a better warranty.
Life on the Edge—State of the Art Boatbuilding
Subscribers Only Most of us have boats built of fiberglass and have only a vague idea that the hard outer surface is made of gelcoat. Beyond that, our knowledge of the boatbuilding process approaches zero.
Multitools Revisited
Subscribers Only Several new offerings prompted this renewed look. For versatility and quality we like four particular models, and among those, the Leatherman Wave is our best buy.
Outboard Engine Locks
Subscribers Only Among the bar-type locks, we like the Islander Outboard Motor Lock. For really robust security, go with the Stazo SmartLock.
Mailport: 08/01/04
Safe and Sound
Inside Practical Sailor Blog
Eco-friendly Bottom Paints 2012
February 01, 2012
There are very few times when the door to my office is closed. Bottom paint rating tabulation time is one of them. For the past week I’ve been poring over bottom paint data collected earlier this month – three Excel tables representing more than 300 data points. Although mammoth data tables are not what drew me into this business, the bottom paint program is still one of my favorite projects. I’ve spent enough time scrubbing and scraping and painting to appreciate the importance of what we do.
