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JacklinesMy boat has a hard dodger and I insist upon having the jacklines run down the centerline of the boat, interference with hatches (does...
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Magellan GSC 100 vs. SASCO OceanMail 2000I enjoyed the article in the December 1999 issue on the Magellan GCS 100; however I think you...
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Internal vs. External Ballast,I own a 1982 Seasprite 34 built by C.E. Ryder. Overall, I think my boat is of excellent quality. However,...
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Stripped Hose ClampsRe: The Case of the Stripped Hose Clamp in the September 1999 issue:First, torque is not the issue. Clamping force is the...
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Bruce vs. ClawAs a PS subscriber I have happily read your various anchor tests. Id decided on a Bruce 66 pounder-or at least until...
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Washer/Dryer CombosAs sales manager for Commercial Products, I supply a great deal of these types of units to the marine industry. Therefore, I would...
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HypothermiaIn September 1999, British and Swedish scientists published observations about swimmers in cold water that are of interest to recreational boaters.They found that the...
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Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...
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Henri WauquiezYour January 1 editorial on the passing of Mr. Hinterhoeller was well deserved. However, another builder of superior production boats, Henri Wauquiez, passed...
PS Advisor 07/15/2000
Inflatable vs. Hard DinghyI have recently bought a nice, old 38' Shannon ketch, and she has dinghy davits. I have no dinghy, but am...