Mailport 07/01/98
Another Inner Forestay Stowage MethodThis system was on our CAL 39 when I bought it and works very well. We have a 140% genoa...
PS Advisor 07/15/98
Solar Panel Trickle ChargeWhat do you recommend for purchase of a small solar panel to keep my boat batteries charged? I use two small...
Mailport 07/15/98
Shrink Wrapping Painted HullsI covered my boat with shrink wrap this past winter for the first time. I followed all the advice concerning venting....
PS Advisor 08/01/98
Repairing Non-Skid FiberglassThe deck on our 1979 fiberglass boat has areas of molded-in non-skid with a textured pattern. The surface works very well; no...
Mailport 08/01/98
Hydraulics Stink…Or Do They?Regarding your article on hydraulic drives for sailboats (May 15, 1998), in my capacity as a marine surveyor I have extensively...
PS Advisor 08/15/98
How Many Zincs?Could you please advise me on the subject of zincs, in particular about the number of zincs recommended for a boat? Several...
Mailport 08/15/98
Wiring BatteriesAs you stated in your May 15 answer to the question regarding 6-volt vs. 12-volt batteries, four smaller 6-volt batteries can be more...
PS Advisor 09/01/98
Flaking Hull LinerI have a 1969 Sea Sprite which has a rough textured interior that continues to flake off. Do you know of a...
Mailport 09/01/98
Radar and FansThe March edition of Nicholsons Ditty Bag really brought on a serious guilt complex aboard Constance. We meant to write to you...
PS Advisor 10/01/98
Keel Bolt ConundrumWe have owned an Allied 39 for 23 years. She was built in 1970 and among her strengths is an external lead...
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