PS Advisor: 08/06
Back to the WashboardWere retired now, so, were able to take a couple of extended cruises a summer aboard the 40-foot sloop weve had for two decades. When were off cruising for a month, dirty clothes pile up. It would be nice if we didnt have to hunt down laundromats or soak stuff in a bucket and festoon the lifelines. Have small washing machines become practical yet for sailboats? …
Mailport: 08/06
In Praise of SaildrivesI noted in past PS articles, and those in other magazines, comments on saildrives. One such story was in regard to the Niagara 35. It was described as a great coastal boat, but many comments were about the saildrives. I have seen many pictures of saildrives in various stages of corrosion, some beyond repair. We have owned our Niagara for 20 years now. It has a saildrive. Hearing these negative stories years…
PS Advisor: 07/06
Stainless vs. BronzeWhenever I buy new fittings (like cleats, blocks, fairleads, etc.), I never know whether to buy stainless or bronze. We have an...
Mailport: 07/06
PS Cool CatA couple of months ago, I promised to send you a picture of the Key of D in Fiji. You can't see...
PS Advisor: 06/06
Leaky HatchesMy situation relates to the article about caulks and sealants in the April 2005 issue. I have a leaky main hatch. My main...
Mailport: 06/06
The Doctor Is InI recently finished overhauling an old 26-foot Haida, and having used many paints in the process, I have a few comments...
PS Advisor: 05/06
Bilge Pump HoseIve searched the indexes of my PS library of 10 years of back issues, searched your online index, and re-read bilge pump...
Mailport: 05/06
Timeshare SailingThank you for the report Learning to Share in the January 2006 issue of Practical Sailor, in which our company, Pinnacle Yachts, was...
PS Advisor: 04/06
Insulating FridgesThe original insulation on my 1994 Com Pac 35 refrigeration is fiberglass duct board. During the summers, it absorbs moisture and becomes nearly...
Mailport: 04/06
Mud MastersHerewith some comments on your useful experiments concerning anchor holding power in soft mud as described in Anchors for Muck, for Under 200...
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The early 1970s was the heyday of the Tartan 30' racer/cruiser. In all, no less than two dozen boats of a similar size and type were introduced in just three years, many of them to become highly successful among sailors eager for the performance and amenities of big boats at a modest price. Among the most noteworthy and enduring of the 30-footers from this era has been the Tartan 30.