PS Advisor: 07/15/04
Varnishing FloorboardsCan you give me a recommendation for varnishing my inflatable's floorboards and transom? I have used Captain's varnish by Pettit and Schooner varnish...
Mailport: 07/15/04
Outboard Motor LocksYour advice to Rob Alley (April 1, 2004 in PS Advisor) about locking an outboard engine to a dinghy is right on...
PS Advisor: 07/01/04
Picking NitsI am using a laptop computer in the cockpit for navigation purposes. My problem is the "washout" appearance of the charts due to...
Mailport: 07/01/04
Knife ReduxBeing a fan of a good, sharp edge for many years, I read with great interest your recent review of sailing knives ....
PS Advisor: 06/04
Saildrive Pros and ConsDo you have any information on the care and maintenance of sail-drives?Do you consider saildrives in general to be a viable...
Mailport: 06/04
MultimetersOne aspect of digital multimeters you did not mention in your April 15 article is their sensitivity to salt water. I had first-hand experience...
PS Advisor: 05/15/04
Resale Value of RepoweringWe own a 1975 Tartan 34C, still powered with the original Farymann R30 (V2) diesel engine. In its 28 years of...
Mailport: 05/15/04
One More on Solder/Crimp Soldering has a long history in electrical engineering and in a good manyapplications it is well nigh indispensable....
PS Advisor: 05/01/04
Sailplan Balancing ActYour February 1 editorial on the benefits of small, self-tending headsails is thought-provoking. As I enter my golden years, I like the...
Mailport: 05/01/04
KnivesHaving read your recent article concerning sailor's knives in the March '04 issue, I forward a comment. To obtain superior performance, one usually has...
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