PS Advisor: 07/01/05
Is there a correct way of towing an inflatable dinghy? Some say it should be towed a short distance behind the boat, while others...
Mailport: 07/01/05
Boat Review CorrectionPS is indebted to reader Don Reaves of Pittsford, NY, who pointed out that the D/L ratio for the Catalina 387 we...
PS Advisor: 06/05
What of Pearson Yachts?We just bought an old Triton, a 28' Pearson boat built in the 1960s. We're going to restore her. How many...
Mailport: 06/05
Power Inverters Your advice states that the chassis ground on the inverter should be connected to the DC ground of the vessel. My Xantrex...
PS Advisor: 05/15/05
C-Flex ConstructionI ran across a an owner who said his boat was built with C-flex construction. What do you think of this method, and...
Mailport: 05/15/05
Weather System Displays As an avid sailor, storm chaser, meteorologist, and reader of Practical Sailor, I took great interest in your article on weather...
PS Advisor: 05/01/05
Varnish TroublesI have tried Epifanes varnish on several occasions and found it nearly impossible to get superior results due to its high viscosity. The...
Mailport: 05/01/05
Atlantic Sail Traders I think a little more information is in order regarding Atlantic Sail Traders. As the proprietor of Latitude Sailing Charters, I...
PS Advisor: 04/15/05
Installing DC InvertersI'm considering the possibility of installing an inverter on board my boat. What would be your counsel to an owner regarding a...
Mailport: 04/15/05
Antal's Mainsail Hardware With regard to Antal sailtrack and slides mentioned in the article, my experience was disappointing. I hope Practical Sailor will make...
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