Mailport: 10/01/02
Spartite AlternativeYour July 15 issue gives attention to mast collars. On a Tartan 34 where every year involves winter lay-up with the mast out,...
PS Advisor: 09/02
CO Detector Placement While I found your article on CO detectors (July 1) quite useful, I am having difficulty getting information on where...
Mailport: 09/02
Handheld Weather InstrumentsThe article on handheld weather stations prompts me to tell you about our recent installation. From Celestaire we purchased a La...
PS Advisor: 08/15/02
To Haul or Not to Haul?Living on a tidal creek of the Chesapeake Bay, we keep our 1996 cutter at our backyard dock. Each...
Mailport: 08/15/02
Radar: A View from the Bridge I am the Master aboard a 238' US research vessel, and have been sailing commercially in all the...
PS Advisor: 08/01/02
Freshwater Bottom Paint?As a very long-time subscriber to PS, I have read every issue about every subject imaginable. Not only in your publication but...
Mailport: 08/01/02
Centerboarder's DefenseI couldn't let your PS Advisor of May 15th on Deep vs. Shoal Keels go by without some rebuttal. While your advice...
PS Advisor: 07/15/02
Foul Freshwater TanksMy freshwater tanks have become contaminated. The water smells foul. What can I flush the tanks out with to kill whatever is...
Mailport: 07/15/02
Anti-CorrosionRe: "Corrosion Inhibitors," PS May 1: After 13 years of living aboard I havedeveloped favorites in solving corrosion problems, and probably misused many as...
PS Advisor: 07/01/02
Bronze vs. Plastic SeacocksAs a long-time subscriber, I have often read your advice column. Now I could use some. I am replacing through-hull fittings...
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