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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...

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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...

Catalina 25 Sailboat Tour

This Catalina 25 review also explains the important differences between the swing keel, fixed fin keel and wing keel versions, along with the standard...

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Gemini 31/3000 Used Boat Review

The funny thing about the Gemini is that it's an old design. Ken Shaw drew the lines in 1969. There's nothing particularly contemporary about it. However, by painting the cabin sides black (Euro styling), adding a swept-back fiberglass "pilothouse" and gradually adding length to the full-bodied hulls, the Gemini has always looked like she belonged with her contemporaries, whether that was the 1980s or 1990s.