April 1, 2005
PS Advisor: 04/01/05
The TillerMate
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Cabin Heater Update
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Mariner's Edge
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Pettit vs. Interlux
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Seaward 26 RK
Subscribers Only By no means just a stretch version of Hake Yachts' 25-footer, this new craft features a retractable keel and sensible pricing options.
Caulk and Sealant Test
Subscribers Only How does a discerning boat owner decide what's best to use for bedding and caulking, and what products make the best sealants? Here's our start at answering that question.
A Reader's Review: RayTech RNS 5.0
Subscribers Only An upgrade to Raymarine's latest nav software prompts some useful feedback.
12-Volt Booster Packs
Subscribers Only Wal-Mart's EverStart booster delivers a lot of cold cranking amps for the money, but lacks a light. The versatile Xantrex Powerpack 300 Plus, is a do-it-all booster and a good choice for smaller boats.
Mailport: 04/01/05
Priorities, Priorities
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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.
