Mailport: 07/07
Waxing LPUYour article and subsequent letters about waxing fiberglass have been interesting, but what about those of us with linear polyurethane (LPU) painted hulls...
Boats Plagued by Leaky Ports
When we bought our sloop in 1995, the windows leaked badly. They were fastened with caulking and bolts, and finished with caulking around the...
Mailport: 06/07
Life RaftsI have little space to stow a life raft on my 30-foot Baba. On my three trips to Bermuda, I rented a valise-packed...
First Aid for Lead Lesions
I have a 1997 Alerion Express 28 that has a lead keel, and in the course of fairing it this winter, I discovered a defect...
PS Advisor: Harness Crotch Straps
During our testing a of a harness without a crotch strap, the harness did ride up on the victim, but there was no tendency...
Mailport: 04/07
Regarding your search for better Wi-Fi connections: The key to wireless onboard computing is transmit power and antenna gain. The SMC 2532W-B 802.11b PCMCIA...
Mailport: 03/07
Soy Strip vs. Peel AwayBased on your recent ranking of Franmar Soy Strip as the top-rated antifouling stripper ("Stripper Showdown," November 2006), I purchased...
Iron vs. Lead Ballast
I am shopping for an offshore-capable boat. Among others, I am considering a Cabo Rico 38. Looking through back issues of PS, I noticed...
Mailport: 01/07
HANDHELD GPS UNITSYour recent GPS review (Pint-sized Navigators, November 2006) hits the mark. Too often, I encounter new boaters who tend to spend mega-bucks...
Sea Nettles Be Gone
Do you have any suggestions for keeping sea nettles out of my intake valve for my onboard air conditioner? The sea nettle infestation in...
Beneteau 423: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 40-45 foot sailboat? Considering a Beneteau 423? See a Beneteau 423 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
