PS Advisor: 03/06
Mystery LineI bought for a song some very fancy double braid from a consignment shop to make a new halyard for the old, wood...
Mailport: 03/06
CO SensorsWe at MTI applaud your article regarding carbon monoxide detectors and the information it provided to boaters about the importance of having functioning...
PS Advisor: 02/06
Diesel Fuel AdditivesI own a 1995 Catalina 270 powered by a Perkins Perama M20 diesel. The operating manual says the fuel should have a...
Mailport: 02/06
• Boye Knife: Thank you Practical Sailor for recommending Boye knives, and to David Boye for making the perfect sailing knife.After reading Practical Sailors...
PS Advisor: 01/06
Saildrive CorrosionI purchased a 1983 Sweden 41 in September, 1999. Since that time I have had to purchase three saildrives because of corrosion. I...
Mailport: 01/06
Storm Preparation?I was struck by a few things about the enclosed photo taken when Hurricane Katrina hit Florida, and I recall your magazine...
PS Advisor: 12/05
Cleaning SailsI've been a reader of PS for years and I never start a job on my 1983 Hunter 27 without consulting your...
Mailport: 12/05
Cotter Pins vs. Rings When I get a different boat, the first thing I always do is replace all the cotter pins in the...
PS Advisor: 11/15/05
Holding TanksI'm planning to install a holding tank in my Pearson Vanguard. I've spent a little time researching the options, but I'm having trouble...
Mailport: 11/15/05
VHF Headphones or Speakers? I can't recall you mentioning the usefulness of a jack for a headset or external speaker. Some years ago we...
Why Sailors Love to Hate the MacGregor 26
The MacGregor 26 might be the most controversial sailboat ever built. Half sailboat. Half powerboat. Water ballast. A 50-horsepower outboard. Capable of sailing… and...
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