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...
Before You Buy a Beneteau Watch This First – Hanse 430E...
Thinking about buying a 40–45 foot cruising sailboat? Before you default to a Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, or Hunter, this in-depth Practical Sailor review takes...
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Tartan 33 Used Boat Review
In 1978, Tartan brought out the Tartan Ten, a 33', fairly light, fractionally-rigged "offshore one design." The boat was a huge success: fast, easy to sail, and unencumbered by the design limitations of a rating rule. But the Tartan Ten had one big problem: limited accommodations with stooping headroom, an interior most kindly described as spartan. A hardy crew could take the Tartan Ten on a multi-day race such as the Mackinac, and you might even coax your family aboard for a weekend of camping out. But cruising or extended racing in comfort? Forget it!