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...
Mailport: 11/01/04
Load on Your RodeThanks to the author of "The Load on Your Rode" for finding a typo in The Annapolis Book of...
PS Advisor: 10/15/04
Dealing with Road GrimeRecently, my father and I hired a transport company to move three boats to various locations in the country. Each time...
Mailport: 10/15/04
Knives Revisited I agree that the Boye Cobalt knife is great, especially as a lightweight folding knife. In a conversation with rigger Brion Toss,...
PS Advisor: 10/01/04
Quick-Stop Defined Dan Dickison's editorial mentions "the Quick-Stop." I thought I knew of most of the MOB-type products, but I haven't heard of this...
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