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That Slippery Shock CordCan you recommend a knot to be used successfully with shock cord? Marv SannesSalem, OregonShock cord is tough to tie. It...
Mailport: fuel tanks, chain hooks, bilge pumps, and hypothermia
Fuel Tank Wisdom
Simple tank fill advice from an old fuel oil delivery guy - when filling your boat diesel tank listen to the sound...
Mailport: Marelon Seacocks
Regarding your recent report on Seacocks (Beneteau Responds to Seacock Query, PS August 2018) I owned a 1987 Catalina 30, Mark II. It had...
Controlling Porta Potty Odor
We were kind of hoping to never revisit the whole holding tank/hoses/chemical topic again. Several memorable years were spent playing with iguana poo, researching...
Cure for Holding Tank Clog
Any suggestions about what to do with a clogged holding tank? I've isolated the clog to between the base of the tank and the...
Best Marine Toilet Papers
When testers dismantled Practical Sailors test holding tanks-the site of years of experiments with holding-tank chemicals, sanitation hoses, and vent filters-we hoped that it...
Hose Fitting Tips
Pulling hoses is generally low on the fun list. They are in bad places, jammed onto crusty hose-fitting barbs, and have stiffened over the...
Will Your Tanks Be Clean Next Spring?
When contributor Drew Frye commissioned his family's PDQ 32 catamaran six years ago, his daughter asked, What are these pink lumps in the sink,...
Mailport: June 2013
How thick is too thick for the buildup of old layers of bottom paint? This question arises because I have just finished painting the...
Portable Marine Toilets for Small Boats
The low cost and utter simplicity of small portable toilets make you think twice about fully plumbed marine heads. While installed heads can get...
Tayana 37: What You Should Know | Boat Review
Looking to buy a 35-40 foot sailboat? Considering a Tayana 37? See a Tayana 37 for sale? What are the pros and cons of...
