Mailport 04/15/01
Dripless Shaft SealsRegarding your November 1, 2000 comparison of dripless shaft seals, I have some comments about the PYI/PSS brand (the non-flow version). First...
PS Advisor 04/01/01
Non-Skid DecksThere seems to be lots of information available about painting topsides and bottoms, but I am unable to find anything about painting non-skid...
Mailport 04/01/01
In-Boom Mainsail FurlingMr. Reeds Leisure Furl Experience (August 15, 2000) could well be compared to the experience I have with the Profurl system. I...
PS Advisor 03/01
Gearbox Seepage & SealantsA friend and I both own Pearson 424s with Walter gear boxes for the V drive. The gear box has a...
Mailport 03/01
Toilet TalkIve become intimately familiar with the Raritan PHII over the course of 17 years of ownership, including 11 years of living aboard. During...
PS Advisor 02/15/01
Bilge SlopI appreciated your June 2000 article on bilge pumps. My specific problem is that I have a wet bilge. I have been working...
Mailport 02/15/01
Sea Anchors and DroguesWe enjoy your publication and read with great interest your overview of sea anchors (August 1, 2000). Last August we completed...
PS Advisor 02/01/01
Aluminum Tank ProblemMy boat has aluminum freshwater storage tanks. I have access ports between all baffles. I am noticing large calcium-like deposits throughout the...
Mailport 02/01/01
Inflatable PFDsAfter reading the piece on inflatable PFDs (October 1, 2000) I want to tell you about a recent experience on San Francisco Bay.For...
PS Advisor 01/15/01
Rigid PVC PlumbingI purchased a 1975 Islander 36 with a 6-gallon holding tank designed to be discharged when beyond the 3-mile limit. On Lake...
Why Sailors Still Want This Slow Old Cruiser – Down East...
In this Practical Sailor boat tour, we take a deep look at the Downeaster 38, also known as the Down East 38, a classic...
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