Mailport: January 2014
I very much appreciate the service that Practical Sailor provides. I read the recent article on snubbers (PS, November 2013), and once again, you...
Pondering a DIY Diesel Tank
I have often referred to (former PS Editor) Dan Spurrs book, Spurrs Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat, and I was going to follow...
Mailport: December 2013
Ive not used desiccan'ts aboard our boats, but after reading your dehumidifiers review (PS, June 2013), I thought there probably were other options worth...
Mailport: November 2013
When you tested the Garmin Quatix sailing watch (PS, August 2013), how was your test of course over ground (COG) readings? I am asking...
Tender Tows: What A Drag
How much does towing the tender slow me down? Also, long or short painter? Outboard down, up, or on the rail? Obviously, there are...
Where Credit is Due: October 2013
I couldnt ask for better service from Doyle Sailmakers (www.doylesails.com). The leach-line cleat broke on my 13-plus-year-old Doyle genoa, so I contacted Doyle for...
Mailport: October 2013
In regard to your request for recommended sailing dogs (PS blog, June 24, 2013): We sail with a Sheltie who puts up with a...
Curing the Tainted Tank
We filled our water tanks (40 and 72 gallons) in May, and now the water is brackish, brown. Have you done a study on...
Financing Good Ole Boats
Here is a question that has puzzled me for a long time. Many financial institutions offer financing on mature vessels but have a boat...
Mailport: September 2013
In response to Whats in the Practical Sailor Toolbag? (PS, January 2012): How about a list of tools that a live-aboard cruiser should carry?...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
