Mailport: May 2013
In regard to your review of portable seats (PS, March 2013): Be careful! We purchased a low-cost, but works-well folding cushion seat (don't remember...
What to Pack in a Ditch Kit?
Any suggested references or sources that I might check for an abandon-ship checklist? Its not the most pleasant of topics, and I know it...
Are You Ready to Kludge Your Way Home?
The first use of the word kludge is attributed to Jackson W. Granholm in 1962, describing an ugly programming solution that was “an ill-assorted...
Mailport 08/15/00
Leisure furl ExperienceFollowing your advice (August 1, 1998 review of Leisure furl, Profurl and John Mast ) I purchased a Leisure furl in-the-boom mainsail...
PS Advisor: Downhill Galley Cooking
In the October 2010 boat review of the Catalina 375, there was a statement regarding the location of a galley: “While some argue that...
PS Advisor: 08/15/02
To Haul or Not to Haul?Living on a tidal creek of the Chesapeake Bay, we keep our 1996 cutter at our backyard dock. Each...
PS Advisor: 02/15/02
Exterior vs. Interior Varnish?As a long-time subscriber I continue to read with interest your varioustests on bottom paints and teak treatments. Your latest...
Bulletproof Companionways
The used boat review of the Tartan 37 in the January 2015 issue mentioned that several companies specialize in producing bullet-proof companionway door arrangements...
Mailport: 06/09
PFD for InfantsI look forward to every Practical Sailor issue. We are departing in September with our 7-month-old daughter. Can you suggest a PFD...
PS Advisor: 06/04
Saildrive Pros and ConsDo you have any information on the care and maintenance of sail-drives?Do you consider saildrives in general to be a viable...
The Great Loop – The Basics
Join us this week as we discuss taking a sailboat around North America's great boating adventure - The Great Loop. We discuss advice from...
