Solar Panel Survey 2003
For measuring satisfaction, we asked for actual solar panel performance and longevity versus manufacturer claims. These scores were measured on the basis of 0...
Mailport: October 2018
The Rolling F-24
Regarding your review of the Corsair F-24 in the August 2018 issue, one of the best things about the F-24 is that...
Additives vs. Gum, Sludge
If we used our boats like the family car, back and forth to work each day, fuel would never sit for more than a...
Soundown and Hough Put a Lid on Engine Noise
Engines make noise. Crew-especially when theyre trying to hold a conversation, sleep, or just relax-don't like noise. The solution? Isolate the crew from the...
Portable Heads
As boatowners have had to cope with local no-discharge regulations, many have decided to yank their conventional heads for a far simpler solution: the...
Antenna Gain and VHF Transmission Range
Recreational marine VHF antennas are usually broken down into three categories: 3- and 4-foot sailboat antennas (3dB gain), 8-foot powerboat antennas (6 dB gain)...
Portable Sailing Tools for Tracking and Tuning Boat Speed
The marine GPS receiver in its purest form is meant to answer three important questions: Where are we? What direction are we going? How...
Special Section – VentillationLet the Merry Breezes Blow!
On stock production boats, its often said that the primaries are too small, the head needs upgrading and the cabin is poorly ventilated.The latter...
Deep Cycle Marine Battery Test
Updated April 11, 2017
The term lead acid battery usually conjures up the image of a standard flooded cell battery commonly found in cars and...
Anti-Seize Coatings for Spars
If you've ever been humbled by a single impossibly stuck fastener, or plan on adding hardware to your spar, running gear, or deck, this...
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...
