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Foul Freshwater TanksMy freshwater tanks have become contaminated. The water smells foul. What can I flush the tanks out with to kill whatever is...
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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...
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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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Spirit of Joel WhiteI enjoyed very much your discussion of super-capable sailing electronics, and unnecessary equipment, and how they have taken over the simplicity...
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Plastics vs. WeatherFirst of all, I want to say what a pleasure it is to be getting Practical Sailor. I am very pleased with...
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More Diesel ExhaustHaving read your February 1 article on diesel engine likes and dislikes, I wondered what I was missing. Did these guys know...
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Radar RiposteThe article "To See and Be Seen" (February 15), contains the following quotation from a Yachting Monthly article: "within a two-mile range, most...
PS Advisor: 05/15/02
Deep vs. Shoal KeelsI have been considering purchase of an Ericson 32-200. Two options are available: shoal or competition keel. The competition configuration has...
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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.
