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...
PS Advisor 04/15/99
Washer/Dryer CombosWe own a Nauticat 43 S&S design motorsailer and I want to install a washer/dryer. I would sincerely appreciate any information you have...
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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C&C 40 Used Boat Review
While C&C did not invent the racer/cruiser, the Canadian-based company has remained dedicated for two decades to the concept of the dual-purpose boat. With the notable exception of a few pure cruisers-the relatively low-performance Landfall 35, 42, 43, and 48-a racer-based cruising boat (the Landfall 38), and a real oddball (the Mega 30), most C&Cs have paid at least lip service to contemporary trends in racing boats.
