Mailport & PS Advisor

PS Advisor 04/01/99

Switch FailureIs there a special way to keep bilge sump switches? The reason I am asking is that the Rule-A-Matics on my Hunter 34...

Mailport 04/01/99

Anchor TestsIn regard to your anchor test in sand, you remarked that the Digger anchor refused to set, even though the inventor said he...

PS Advisor 05/01/99

CQR AnchorIn your anchor tests in sand (January 1, 1999) you rated a 22-lb. Bruce against a 35-lb. CQR. Why not a 33-lb. Bruce,...

Mailport 05/01/99

Inner ForestaysRegarding the inner forestay discussion in the January 15, 1999 issue, I would avoid linking the inner forestay matter with a staysail. Many...

PS Advisor 06/01/99

Squeaky BulkheadI have read with great interest Practical Sailors evaluation of the C&C Landfalls regarding floating bulkheads, which happens to be the cause of...

Mailport 06/01/99

SailmakingYour article on the sailmaking industry and sail materials was quite interesting and informative (February 1, 1999). As a naval architect, avid racer and...

PS Advisor 07/01/99

Bad BalsaThe balsa core of my 1981 Morgan 46 has eroded from the area in the cockpit around the binnacle. It is rather localized.The...

Mailport 07/01/99

Keel BoltsIn the April 1, 1999 issue a reader asked about replacement of keel bolts. I presume, from his question, that PSs position is...

PS Advisor 05/01/00

Hull/Keel Joint CracksMy husband and I own a 1978 Columbia 10.7 sailboat. When it came out of the water at the end of last...

Mailport 05/01/00

Battery BurnupIn your January 1, 2000 issue, Mr. Dale Botwin reported his experience with an inexpensive Group 24 starting battery getting very hot and...

Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review

Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...