Mailport & PS Advisor

Where Can I Find a Boats Stability Curve?

The article Dissecting the Art of Staying Upright (see PS June 2015 online) was very timely for me, but I am struggling with how...

Mailport: September 2015

In response to your October 2014 Chandlery on Awlgrips Awlwood Varnish: I brushed on Awlwood four years ago, and it still looks pretty good.The...

EVO-1 Autopilot Test Update

After three separate three-month cruises-on a Niagara 35 in the Great Lakes and a Gulfstar 36 in Florida-we have found no problems with the...

Anchor Chain and Shackles

Ive been studying your recent articles on chain and galvanizing (see PS June 2014 and January 2015 online), as I am about to replace...

Mailport: August 2015

As requested in your July 2015 article, Keeping Water Clean and Fresh, we are suggesting an evaluation of the two-part liquid Pristine (www.pristine.ca) and...

Finishing the Cabin Sole

Im in the process of installing new teak and holly veneer in the interior of my boat. I have the old floor out and...

Mailport: July 2015

Regarding the review of womens foul-weather gear in the March 2015 issue: First, huge kudos to Gill. I purchased their OS2-equivalent jacket and pants...

Whats the Voltage for Charging Gel Cells?

I just received the latest Waypoints e-letter about gel batteries, where you state they must be charged at no more than about 14.1 volts....

Mailport: June 2015

Bottom PaintI just read your latest review on bottom paints (see PS, April 2015 online). It was a real head-scratcher to us. We just...

Where Credit Is Due: June 2015

In the middle of spring cleaning and waxing, my Shurhold polisher up and quit. A quick email to Shurhold (www.shurhold.com) resulted in their eager...

Bavaria C42: What You Should Know | Boat Tour

Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Bavaria C42? See a Bavaria 42 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...