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PS Advisor: 06/03

Rating RulesIn my readings, I keep coming across references to boats built under either IOR or CCA rules. Unfortunately, nobody bothers to mention what...

PS Advisor: 05/01/03

Finding Splicing InstructionsYour PS Advisor on rope lifeline terminals is right on time for the refurb of my Pearson 35. The key issue...

PS Advisor: 04/15/03

Peltier GutsYour recent Refrigeration Survey has rekindledan old desire: I've often wondered if a thermoelectric plate, the type used in those small,portable, 12-volt...

PS Advisor: 04/01/02

Diesel Crankcase VentingThe recent diesel mechanics' forum (Feb 1) reminded me of a question I have been trying to get answered. Perhaps you...

PS Advisor: 10/01

Balsa vs. Foam CoresOK, I admit-I am cheating a bit. While my first love is sailing and I am the proud owner of a...

PS Advisor: August 1, 2001

Murphy BagA recent PS Advisor item on lightning strikes got me thinking about the possible problem of finding your way home after being...

PS Advisor 11/00

Free-Wheeling PropsYour answer in the July 15 issue to the question about letting props free-wheel is fine, as far as it goes. How about...

PS Advisor: Grounding and bonding

A client sent me an excerpt from your eBook “Marine Electrical Systems,” and I was a surprised to see the following line of thought. Use...

PS Advisor: 07/15/04

Varnishing FloorboardsCan you give me a recommendation for varnishing my inflatable's floorboards and transom? I have used Captain's varnish by Pettit and Schooner varnish...

PS Advisor: 01/01/03

Varnish Over Treatment?I'm looking at buying a used boat - an Alerion Express - that currently has Cetol on its exterior woodwork. I greatly...