Mailport: 01/01/03
Air Head Follow-UpRegarding your article on composting toilets I have some comments and clarifications regarding the Air Head Dry Toilet. The article says:...
PS Advisor: 12/02
Performance EquationsAlthough I've been a sailor for many years, there are still many sailingrelated matters (as well as non-sailing related!) of which I am...
Mailport: 12/02
Battery Pack WorkaroundThe exchange of letters in the October 1 Mailport regarding the price of replacement battery packs brings up a good point, not...
PS Advisor: 11/15/02
Leaving-the-Boat Checklist I am in need of a checklist as to routine maintenance when leaving a boat on a mooring ball such as close...
Mailport: 11/15/02
More Cockpit Table IdeasRegarding Randy Hasness' request for a tiller-compatible cockpit table I saw an excellent solution described at Bo'sun Supplies' website.They suggest...
PS Advisor: 11/01/02
Rope Lifelines In your September issue, Nick Nicholson discusses the merits of bare wire lifelines and makes some very good points.He also speaks...
Mailport: 11/01/02
Sunscreen EvaluationPlease keep up the good work of your magazine. I appreciated the recent article on sunscreens , which can be lifesavers. You don't...
PS Advisor: 10/15/02
Pros and Cons of SchoonersI have read your magazine now for quite some time. I find it very useful, and until now have...
Mailport: 10/15/02
Electro vs. Paper ContinuumI had to respond to Bill Zierdt's letterunder "Plodding Luddites Unite" in the August 1 issue. His complaint about electronics has...
PS Advisor: 10/01/02
Marking Stainless ChainMy wife and I sail a Dehler 41 Cruising (we bought her new two years ago) out of the Jubilee Yacht Club...
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