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Bottom paints, topside paints, varnishes, waxes, protectants, cleaners, metal polishes. If it comes in a bottle or can, PS has tested it. Proven methods to protecting your floating investment.
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Portable Marine Toilets for Small Boats

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Our top picks in galley stoves, cookware, cabin lights, refrigeration, and entertainment systems can help turn your cruising boat into a home. Creative solutions to the challenges of living aboard.
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Kids’ Life Jackets for Active Sailors

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Curing the Hardened Sole

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Thorough test reports on binoculars, boat shoes, foul weather gear, hand-bearing compasses, sailing knives, flashlights, headlamps, sunglasses boots, and anything else that belongs in a skipper's seabag.
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Crew Learns Along the Way

Kids’ Life Jackets for Active Sailors

Practical Tips for Survival at Sea

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The Science of Safety

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Our testers evaluate life jackets, flares, life rafts, harnesses, man-overboard strobes, medical kits, seasickness aids, and emergency devices. Tips on marine safety gear, boat-handling, and emergency procedures.
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Mailport: February 2013

12-Volt Receptacles

I was prompted to write by a reader comment justifiably critical of 12-volt receptacles. I have replaced mine with the Powerlet-style connectors that are found on BMW motorcycles. The quality is much better; they are weatherproof, and a wide variety of styles are available. You can sometimes find them at Whitehorse Gear (www.whitehorsegear.com).

Steve Wann

Virginia

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