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...
How To Go Cheap! The Annapolis Sailboat Show
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Brewer 12.8/44 Used Boat Review
The Brewer 12.8 and the Brewer 44 are developments of the Whitby 42, a cruising boat from the board of Ted Brewer. Brewer is one of the great modern cruising boat designers. His boats are well-mannered, attractive and practical. To improve windward performance, a high aspect ratio centerboard extends through the bottom of the 12.8's shallow keel. Since the board is not ballasted, it does not affect stability, but can be used when reaching to shift the center of lateral resistance.
