Mailport: 11/01/05
Marine Surveyors I have used surveyors on wood, steel, and fiberglass boats and I've learned that caveat emptor rules my choices. I still use...
PS Advisor: 10/15/05
High-Tech LifelinesI have a Pearson 323 and was inquiring of Layline, the retail outlet, about the replacement of my stainless lifelines with Spectra line....
Mailport: 10/15/05
Jackline Redux I'd like to add my tuppence worth regarding the choice between wire and webbing or line for safety jacklines.That PS Advisor reply...
PS Advisor: 10/01/05
Leaking ChainplatesI recently purchased a San Juan 7.7. I continually get water leakage at the point where the chainplates go through the deck....
Mailport: 10/01/05
COB Response Congratulations to John Rousmaniere for working so hard to save lives at sea. Having been around boats much of my life, and...
PS Advisor: 09/05
Remote Units for VHF RadiosYour July 15 issue review of fixed-mount VHF radios didn't address one common problem. When I'm on board alone, at...
Mailport: 09/05
Speedseal Response The cover plate on my Yanmar 3JH2E is aft of the pump and about two inches ahead of the starter motor, making...
PS Advisor: 08/15/05
Watermakers and ToxinsI was in the process of buying a Little Wonder watermaker when a fellow sailor in my marina questioned the wisdom of...
Mailport: 08/15/05
Ronstan RecallRonstan, the Australian-based manufacturer of sailhandling equipment, has recalled its Series 60 and 75 All Purpose Stainless Steel Cheek Blocks with universal head...
PS Advisor: 08/01/05
Jackline OptionsMy wife and I recently traded up to a new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 35. It's beautiful, fast, comfortable, and comes with nearly everything...
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Brewer 12.8/44 Used Boat Review
The Brewer 12.8 and the Brewer 44 are developments of the Whitby 42, a cruising boat from the board of Ted Brewer. Brewer is one of the great modern cruising boat designers. His boats are well-mannered, attractive and practical. To improve windward performance, a high aspect ratio centerboard extends through the bottom of the 12.8's shallow keel. Since the board is not ballasted, it does not affect stability, but can be used when reaching to shift the center of lateral resistance.
