PS Advisor 11/15
How Long Do Diesels Last?We took our boat out of the Freedom Yacht Charters fleet service in the British Virgin Islands and had it...
Mailport 11/15
Greatest Small Boat Voyage?In your August 15 issue you give credit to an Irishman (Shackleton) and an Englishman (Bligh) for historys greatest small-boat voyages....
PS Advisor 11/00
Free-Wheeling PropsYour answer in the July 15 issue to the question about letting props free-wheel is fine, as far as it goes. How about...
Mailport 11/00
Knife TestsI was interested to see your comments on the Myerchin Navigator knife tested in the June issue, as that is the knife I...
PS Advisor 10/15/00
All-Band RadiosI am finalizing plans for my first big venture out on the open water-Steve Blacks Bermuda Rally. The only thing I am lacking...
Mailport 10/15/00
Fiberglass Fuel TanksIn the April 15 issue, George Simpson asked about fiberglass tanks for diesel fuel. I have two comments.Years ago, I apprenticed myself...
PS Advisor 10/01/00
Rudder LeaksI read your rudder-rebuild article (February 1, 2000) with interest since I own a 1972 Ranger 33 with an original rudder. I have...
Mailport 10/01/00
Life Raft TestsI have just finished reading your final article on life rafts (July, 2000) and feel compelled to comment on a few issues...
PS Advisor 11/15/99
Sunk Boat Clean-upA couple of days ago my 23-foot S2 sailboat sank in the slip due to a defective seal in the through-hull for...
Mailport 11/15/99
Battery TestsIn reference to the PS Battery Discharge Tests, August 1, 1999, there is an error commonly made when attempting to compare the useable...
This 40 Foot Sailboat Has the Best Owner’s Bed Ever Built...
If you’re shopping for a 40-foot cruising sailboat and actually plan to live aboard or cruise, comfort matters — and nowhere does that matter...
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Union 36 Used Boat Review
While not the best boat for light-air sailing, the Union 36 is a good sailboat for the bluewater cruiser. It wont get you there fast, but it will get you there comfortably and in one piece. The boats teak decks and lavish use of interior wood is attractive but requires much upkeep and maintenance. A product of the Taiwan-U.S. boatbuilding industry, the Union 36 is a heavy-displacement, full-keel, cutter-rigged double-ender designed for ocean sailing. The Union 36 is nearly identical to several other boats built during the same period: the Hans Christian 36, Mariner Polaris 36, and the EO36. According to well-known naval architect Bob Perry, the Union 36 and its cousins are all based on the design of a 34-footer that Perry was commissioned to create back in the early 70s.