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...
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