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Bruce vs. Claw. Keel Depth.
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Washer/Dryer Combos. Navico and Navik. Adhesive Removers. Manganese Bronze. Cetol on Gelcoat.
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HypothermiaIn September 1999, British and Swedish scientists published observations about swimmers in cold water that are of interest to recreational boaters.They found that the...
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Dutchman vs. Lazy JacksIm in the market for some kind of sail flaking system and need advice. Have you compared the lazy jack method...
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Henri WauquiezYour January 1 editorial on the passing of Mr. Hinterhoeller was well deserved. However, another builder of superior production boats, Henri Wauquiez, passed...
PS Advisor 07/15/2000
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 07/15/2000
Email/Internet SolutionsI read the December 1999 article on email at sea with interest as we have been looking for a convenient way to stay...
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Cored Hull ConcernI write in hopes that you will be able to tackle a fundamental question. Our family, which has been involved one way...
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Ranger 26 ReviewIn your review of the Ranger 26 (August 1) you stated that self-tapping screws were used on the hull-to-deck joint. My 1974...
Tartan Yachts and the Catalina Fallout: How One Brand Survived
Tartan Yachts is one of the most respected names in American sailboat building — but in recent years, the brand found itself caught in...
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Tartan 33 Used Boat Review
In 1978, Tartan brought out the Tartan Ten, a 33', fairly light, fractionally-rigged "offshore one design." The boat was a huge success: fast, easy to sail, and unencumbered by the design limitations of a rating rule. But the Tartan Ten had one big problem: limited accommodations with stooping headroom, an interior most kindly described as spartan. A hardy crew could take the Tartan Ten on a multi-day race such as the Mackinac, and you might even coax your family aboard for a weekend of camping out. But cruising or extended racing in comfort? Forget it!