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...
Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat
Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic...
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Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic
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.