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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...

Mailport 04/15/99

Hydraulic PropulsionTo Charles Kanter, whose letter (August 1, 1998) condemning hydraulic drives as a viable propulsion system came to my attention: Your lack of...

PS Advisor 01/01/98

Chain Locker DesignNick Nicholsons Offshore Log is another enhancement to your great publication. Here are a few questions regarding his November 1, 1997 article...

PS Advisor 01/15/98

From Freshwater to SaltI plan to move from the Chicago area to North Carolina. My Catalina 30 has spent its entire life on Lake...

Mailport 01/15/98

WindvanesId like to second your comments in support of windvanes for cruising boats (May 1, 1997) and add a few thoughts. Just like autopilots,...

PS Advisor 02/01/98

Blister ProblemLast falls haulout for stripping and painting the bottom of my 1969 Pearson 35 lasted over seven months. By the end of the...

Mailport 02/01/98

Scanning SonarRegarding the article, Field Testing the New Breed of Scanning Sonars in the September 1997 issue, I agree that it is very helpful...

PS Advisor 02/15/98

Bilge Pump CyclingI added a counter in my bilge pump electric line. Every time the pump cycles, the counter counts. When leaving the boat...

Mailport 02/15/98

EPIRB StoriesIn the mid-afternoon of June 5, five days out of Southwest Harbor, Maine, en route to Oban, Scotland, the 42-foot sloop I was...

PS Advisor 3/01/98

Outboard vs. Inboard PowerThose who build in the 28 to 40-foot range choose to install inboard engines rather than an outboard. What advantages does...

Bahamas for $5000? The Watkins 27 foot Sailboat

Is the Watkins 27 the ultimate small cruising sailboat? In this video, we take a deep dive into the Watkins 27 — a classic...
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