February 1, 2005
PS Advisor: 02/01/05
Garmin GPS 60
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Standard Horizon CP1000C
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Mainsail Track Hardware
Subscribers Only The systems used to attach a mainsail to its mast have come a long way, and the variety of options now available plays to the advantage of the consumer.
Headings: Designers' Conference
Subscribers Only We interviewed five leading designers of recreational and cruising boats to better understand what considerations reside behind the designs they produce.
More Practical Websites
Subscribers Only Our last compilation of useful Internet resources for sailors included 26 websites; here now are two dozen more that we like.
Sea Anchor Match-up
Subscribers Only Sea anchors have evolved to become a vital component of the serious sailor's arsenal in heavy weather. We favor Fiorentino's for their rugged construction.
Mailport: 02/01/05
Human Resources
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.
