Mailport 01/01/99
Outboard vs. Inboard PowerI barely resisted writing about outboard auxiliary power when Mr. Chulskis letter was published in the March, 1998 issue. When the...
PS Advisor 01/15/99
Adding a StaysailCan you advise where I can find basic design parameters for adding an inner forestay to my 40-footer? Jim FitzgeraldHollywood, FloridaAdding an...
Mailport 01/15/99
Hydraulic PropulsionA copy of your (Charles Kanters) letter to PS (August 1, 1998) condemning hydraulic drives as a viable propulsion system came to my...
PS Advisor 02/01/99
What Terminals with Dyform? Weve just upgraded to roller furling. This included a new 5/8" Dyform headstay. We used our old Sta-Lok terminal ends,...
Mailport 02/01/99
3M 5200After reading your review of marine sealants in the November 15, 1998 issue, I thought I would give you some observations concerning the...
PS Advisor 02/15/99
Silicone for LexanI am planning to replace the windows in my Sabre 28 and found your recent article on sealants helpful. I plan to...
Mailport 02/15/99
Keel BoltsYour October 1, 1998 issue had a PS Advisor on keel bolts. My experience removing large nuts and bolts on B 52 bombers...
PS Advisor 09/01/00
Inflatable vs. Hard DinghyI have recently bought a nice, old 38' Shannon ketch, and she has dinghy davits. I have no dinghy, but am...
Mailport 09/01/00
Battery Gas CorrosionSome comments on the battery-caused corrosion . Its a well-known problem, although most professional battery experts say that the batteries cannot release...
PS Advisor
Cleat StrengthI am upgrading the anchoring system on my Morgan 382. So far, Ive installed a 5/16" chain rode with a 45# CQR. By...
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