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...
Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat
Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic...
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Tartan 30: An Affordable Classic
The early 1970s was the heyday of the Tartan 30' racer/cruiser. In all, no less than two dozen boats of a similar size and type were introduced in just three years, many of them to become highly successful among sailors eager for the performance and amenities of big boats at a modest price. Among the most noteworthy and enduring of the 30-footers from this era has been the Tartan 30.