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Beat Boatyard Heat with Personal AC
I first came across ice vests in industry, where I wore them under sandblasting protective suits, inside hot oil tanks, and in certain hot...
Safety Tips for Small Propane Bottles
We’ve reported on the need for proper propane installation, including vented lockers and leak detectors (“Some Propane Dos and Don’ts,” PS February 2014), but...
Staying Safe While Working Underwater
Say the prop suddenly begins vibrating. First you checked the shaft coupling; they’ve been known to work loose, allowing the shaft to come clean...
Updating Your Boat’s Medical Kits
The article on DIY medical kits we published 5 years ago is due for an update (see PS July 2014, “Creating the Custom Medical...
Tips on Painting Your Peeling Mast
Chips and scrapes in a carefully painted mast start out as a cosmetic issue. But as moisture intrudes and corrosion takes over the paint...
Outboard Tiller; Multihull Steering Tips
When we purposely destroyed a few boathooks during testing I saw an opportunity to make a new tiller extension for my outboard (see PS...
PS Advisor: Trucking Your Boat Home for Storage
If COVID-19 has delayed your fitout, and yard costs are exceeding your original budget, storing your boat on your own property while you complete...
Don’t Confuse AIS Beacons with PLBs
Lots of confusion has arisen over the use and functionality of personal locator beacons (PLB) and automatic identification system (AIS) devices. Both can increase...
Don’t Be Stung by O-Ring Sticker Shock
O-rings are smart to replace during service, but often OEM parts are not at hand when you need them and priced at the specialty...
Tips on Rolling and Tipping with Awlgrip
Boat restorer and broker Glen Simmons took time out from painting a 2004 Catalina 36 to share some tips with PS. Simmons has perfected...
