Mailport: 01/15/02
More SheepWhile reading about all the fancy epoxy-based underwater patching compounds now available (November 1, 2001) I was reminded of the putty used by...
PS Advisor: 01/02
CNG QuandaryI have a 1987 Newport 30 with a CNG-fueled three-burner stove and oven. The stove works very well and the CNG is a...
Mailport: 01/02
Website Shopping After having a look at your most recent issue (November 1), we at SailNet would like to register our disappointment at not...
PS Advisor: 12/01
Bottom Paint Out of WaterI have read several of your test comparisons of bottom paints and found them useful. However, there is one point...
Mailport: 12/01
Plastimo RespondsI read your steering compass review (August 1) and am writing to add some facts and pertinent information omitted regarding Plastimo and Plastimo...
PS Advisor: 11/15
Transom DragWhen my 1976 Tartan gets going I notice that my reverse transom becomes partially submerged. I think this must create quite a draft...
Mailport: 11/15
Personal Rescue LightsAs a long-time subscriber, I continue to find your articles well done and extremely useful. Regarding the review of personal rescue lights...
PS Advisor: 11/01
Aluminum Fuel Tank Mounting and CorrosionI need to replace a 27-year-old steel diesel tank in my wood Dickerson 41. New custom tanks seem to...
Mailport: 11/01
Ralph KershawOur sport, the marine industry, and many of us personally lost a man ofhonesty, integrity, professionalism, and deep knowledge on September11, 2001. Less...
PS Advisor: 10/15
Compasses and DipThank you for your informative article on Steering Compasses (August1). I was wondering if the Sestrel Major Binnacle Sailboat Compass is still...
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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.
