Keeping Water Clean and Fresh
In the first part of our three-part series covering onboard water quality, we discussed protecting the tank with basic filtration and securing the tank...
Real-world Advice from Holding Tank Makers
Before beginning a series of tests, we always involve the manufacturers. They have a wealth of information they are happy to share, in the...
Thoughts on Pipe
There is much confusion on pipe. Pipe is measured in nominal sizes that have nothing to do with any dimensions on the pipe, except...
Finding Good Hose Clamps
In the December 2011 article, “Maintaining Stainless Steel,” you mention that there are hose-clamp makers that get the stainless-steel combination right, but never shared...
Leak-proof Unions Get a Second Look
After replacing the raw water pump on his 30-plus-year old Universal diesel, PS Editor Darrell Nicholson reconnected the tangle of hoses on the cooling...
Fridge-Free Food Follow-Up
Three months ago, in the March 2003 issue, we did an article about foods that need no refrigeration. It was uncharacteristic of the magazine,...
How to Measure Boat Humidity: Psychrometric Charts Do It Right
Insulation is a greater energy-saving expedient; if our heater or air conditioner is undersized, fixing drafts, shading or insulating windows, and insulating non-cored laminate...
Yes, We Are Talking About Boat Bidets
Once again we broach a sanitation topic that folks would rather not talk about, and once again we’ve been surprised by the answers we...
Refractometer Takes Out All the Guesswork
What matters most, our testing confirms, is not so much which brand of pink stuff you choose, but how you use it. Even the...
Marine Sanitation:Does Your Holding Tank Hold?
If you’d asked the yachtsman of 30 years ago if some day he’d be lugging around his sewage in a tank, he’d probably have...
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...
