Mailport & PS Advisor

Mailport: 08/01/03

Chart KitsThanks for the favorable mention of myself and Landfall Navigation inyour recent article on Chart Kits . I'm sorry you did not mention...

PS Advisor: 07/15/03

Storm Jib ProvenanceA barely used, but well constructed, Haarstick storm jib was included with our recently purchased Tartan 34. The clew grommet seems undersized-...

Mailport: 07/15/03

Teak-Guard and VertGlasI just completed a project to restore the appearance of my 1978 O'Day 22, and I thought I'd pass along my experience...

PS Advisor: 07/01/03

Data, Displays, and the NMEAI currently own navigation equipment from three different companies, primarily because I felt they were the best value or provided...

Mailport: 07/01/03

Solar PanelsYour recent article on solar panels prompts me to suggest another criteria or two that may be important when selecting panels for...

PS Advisor: 06/03

Rating RulesIn my readings, I keep coming across references to boats built under either IOR or CCA rules. Unfortunately, nobody bothers to mention what...

Mailport: 06/03

Dinghy Engine PropsYour April 15 edition has an excellent letter from Dexter Below aboutdifferent props for outboards , but it doesn't address the subject...

PS Advisor: 05/15/03

Anchor Locker VentI want a deck vent to ventilate my anchor locker. Currently there is a cowl vent there which I'm sure does more...

Mailport: 05/15/03

Hayn TerminalsYour report on the Hayn terminal as being equal to or superior to Sta-Lok brought to mind my making a complete set of...

PS Advisor: 05/01/03

Finding Splicing InstructionsYour PS Advisor on rope lifeline terminals is right on time for the refurb of my Pearson 35. The key issue...

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