PS Advisor

That Slippery Shock CordCan you recommend a knot to be used successfully with shock cord? Marv SannesSalem, OregonShock cord is tough to tie. It...

Lessons Learned: Onboard Thermal Cooking

There is a learning curve when using retained-heat cooking. Here are a few of the lessons we learned during testing.If less than 15 minutes...

Two-burner Cooktops

While liveaboards may opt for the comfort of shore-style cooking with a stove/oven combo, small-boaters often just don't have the space-or need-to accommodate such...

New Clear, No-rust Propane Tanks

Unlike aluminum or steel tanks, the relatively new, clear composite propane tanks allow users to see how much fuel remains, a nice feature when...

HeatMate Takes the Chill Off

When temperatures decrease, the search for viable heating options by shivering sailors invariably increases. A recent cold winters night provided the perfect opportunity for...

Mailport: June 2010

In the April 2010 review of beverage holders, I think you "nixed" the Sail-Buoy a bit early because you attempted to use it from...

What’s Cooking Now?

The galley may be the last place you’d expect to see new technologies, but our tour last year aboard the custom Fastwater 52 cat...

Thermos Thermal Cooker Review

Our ExperiencePS contributor Jonathan Neeves-a bluewater cruiser currently living aboard his Lightwave 38 catamaran in Australia-has used Thermos-brand thermal cookers for 30 years, and...

Galley Ranges and Small Stoves Update

We received four galley ranges for our test&emdash;three propane stoves and one alcohol stove. The propane models were: Force 10 Gourmet Galley (Model 63351),...

marinCool Peltier Effect Refrigeration

Just as theres more than one way to skin a cat, theres more than one way to chill a beer. Serious cruisers usually opt...

What Is The Best Folding Bike For Your Sailboat?

This week we explore what the best folding bike is to keep on your sailboat and compare the time honored Dahon Folding Bike with...