PS Advisor: July 15, 2001

Guest/Litton EPIRB Battery ReplacementSix years ago I purchased a Litton 406 EPIRB. It has a lithium battery which supposedly has a six-year service life...

PS Advisor: July 2001

Lexan vs. PlexiIm planning to replace my wooden companionway boards with translucent plastic. Is there a difference between Lexan and plexiglass? Can both be...

Mailport: July 2001

More on Leaky PortlightsThis letter is in response to the leaky portlights letter in the May 1 PS Advisor. I have 11 Beckson portlights...

PS Advisor: June 2001

Impeller AlternativesNearly every sailor I know, and almost every cruising account, tells horrorstories of failed raw water pumps/impellers. Alvah Simons North to theNight, page...

Mailport: June 2001

Thanks, DanI read this months (April) edition before last months (March) to discover editor, now former editor, Dan Spurr has tossed in the pen...

PS Advisor 05/15/01

Repowering With An OutboardCan one place an outboard engine in the lazarette of a 1966 27-foot Bristol standard cruisers sailboat? I have a 25-horse...

Mailport 05/15/01

Aluminum Tank CorrosionFirst...PS is the best! I look forward to receiving PS and have used the written material for repairs, equipment purchases, etc. It...

PS Advisor 05/01/01

Leaky PortlightsHave you ever evaluated how to fix leaking plastic opening portlights from PYHI or Gray or Beckson et al?Probably need to just replace...

Mailport 05/01/01

Battery IsolationThe March 2001 Gear Survey article discussed an electronic battery isolator. I had a similar problem with a three-battery system with a diode...

PS Advisor 04/15/01

Single or Double Lifelines?Does PS feel strongly about whether you need single or double life lines?-Al LormanVia e-mailDouble lifelines are certainly preferable. The Offshore...

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