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...
PS Advisor: 11/01/05
Non-Skid AlternativesI have a 1989 Nordic 44 with slightly recessed (1/16") areas on deck. These originally had glued on non-skid mats. Due to normal...
Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour
This Catalina 25 review also explains the important differences between the swing keel, fixed fin keel and wing keel versions, along with the standard...
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Gemini 31/3000 Used Boat Review
The funny thing about the Gemini is that it's an old design. Ken Shaw drew the lines in 1969. There's nothing particularly contemporary about it. However, by painting the cabin sides black (Euro styling), adding a swept-back fiberglass "pilothouse" and gradually adding length to the full-bodied hulls, the Gemini has always looked like she belonged with her contemporaries, whether that was the 1980s or 1990s.
