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...
Mailport: 05/01/03
Compact Binoculars Recently I discovered that my favorite mid-size binoculars had "walked-away" from their nest, and I decided to replace them. Experience revealed the...
Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour
This Catalina 25 review also explains the important differences between the swing keel, fixed fin keel and wing keel versions, along with the standard...
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Gemini 31/3000 Used Boat Review
The funny thing about the Gemini is that it's an old design. Ken Shaw drew the lines in 1969. There's nothing particularly contemporary about it. However, by painting the cabin sides black (Euro styling), adding a swept-back fiberglass "pilothouse" and gradually adding length to the full-bodied hulls, the Gemini has always looked like she belonged with her contemporaries, whether that was the 1980s or 1990s.
