Mailport & PS Advisor

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...

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