PS Advisor
Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...
A Boat Buyers Recourse
I recently purchased a “got to have it” sailboat. I have found that the surveyor’s assessment was way off base.The AC pump passed inspection,...
Mailport: December 2010
I thought the letter in the November 2010 Mailport about how black antifouling paint worked better than other colors was interesting. I have not...
Boom Furler Test is Overdue
I was re-reading your review of in-boom furlers (PS, October 2001) in which you compared five different manufacturers products. You did not review the...
Mailport: 05/15/05
Weather System Displays As an avid sailor, storm chaser, meteorologist, and reader of Practical Sailor, I took great interest in your article on weather...
The Hassles of Hockles
Taking the advice of a PS review, I installed a Lewmar V2 windlass on my boat in 2008. I went with the installers recommendation...
Getting Rid of Impossible Bird Poop Stains
I honestly hope you can help. Several weeks ago local seagulls had a sushi feast on my boat. The leftovers were large and small...
PS Advisor: 02/15/03
Reefer SanityWhat a relief to get the good news that at least one part of the boat, the DC powered refrigerator, gets praise from...
VHFs for Hearing Challenged
Like an increasing number of senior sailors, I require hearing aids to effectively communicate. However, in the cockpit of a sailboat-with the wind blowing...
PS Advisor: DSC Group Identity Numbers
I’m a member of the Stonington Harbor Yacht Club in Stonington, Conn., and we need a better way to contact members on the water....
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...
