PS Advisor: 02/01/05
Eyeglass QuandaryDo you have any suggestions for sailing in the rain while wearing eyeglasses? I need my glasses for both distance and reading, so...
Mailport: 02/01/05
ATN TopClimberI purchased an ATN TopClimber after reading your review . I'm highly impressed with it and have been up and down my 50-foot...
PS Advisor: 01/15/05
IR ThermometersI was surprised in your review of the Telatemp and Raytek Infrared Thermometers that you didn't test these instruments by pointing them...
Mailport: 01/15/05
Wireless Technology For several years at every boat show I attend I have been trying to interest control manufacturers in building a simple handheld...
PS Advisor: 01/01/05
Zincs on Moorings?I know that the chain on my mooring is galvanized, as are the swivel and shackles. The mushroom probably started out that...
Mailport: 01/01/05
Trolling Motor Experiment I saw the the story on the trolling motor. I don't know how it's working out for you, but my...
PS Advisor: 12/04
Leaving Your Mast Stepped?Every year when I go to haul my boat I face a certain dilemma. Should I keep my mast in place,...
PS Advisor: 11/15/04
Hurricane PreparationMy boat was lost in a recent bout with Hurricane Frances. My mooring had just been completely rebuilt from the bottom up. Two...
Mailport: 11/15/04
Barbeque BeefNot long ago I purchased a Force 10 model 18492 barbeque. It was a major decision between that and the Magma Newport. I...
PS Advisor: 11/01/04
Fuel Filter ResidueI purchased a West Marine fuel funnel and use it each time I add diesel to my tank. The rate of...
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How long do sails actually last? Sailmakers often say cruising sails last around 10–15 years, but what happens when you discover a sail that’s...
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