The Best Respirators for the Boatyard
Although falling off a ladder or cutting yourself with a sharp tool are the most common boatyard injuries, damage from the foul air we...
Fixing Tears in Sunbrella Boat Canvas
Sooner or later, chafe, UV rays, and sharp edges take their toll on our canvas. A misplaced screw or simple friction will eat holes...
Getting Rid of Impossible Bird Poop Stains
I honestly hope you can help. Several weeks ago local seagulls had a sushi feast on my boat. The leftovers were large and small...
DIY Fairing and Filling
Epoxy deserves its wonder resin status as a highly adhesive, water-resistant laminating resin. It is the secret sauce behind a shelf full of fillers,...
Esoteric Fibers Call for Epoxy
Theres little debate over the adhesive quality and toughness of epoxy resin-just look at where its being used. We hear about its presence in...
Descaling Solutions for Boats
In addition to all of that lovely salt, seawater is very hard, nearly saturated with calcium. All it needs is something to react with...
Mailport: Water Purification on Lake Michigan
Water Purification on Lake MichiganWould a filter like the one you featured recently (Effective Affordable Water Filter, PS October 2013 online) be able to...
One Hull or Two? It Depends.
The monohull versus multihull debate has been going on for decades, and for many PS readers, their minds are already well-settled on the subject....
Folding Cart Does Yeomans Duty
In our previous review of dock carts, folding file carts were a standout. Marina carts are a hike to retrieve and return, where as...
Quick Fixes for Clear Plastic
Clear vinyl windows are a miracle when they are new, allowing sailors to have an outdoor experience while keeping rain and spray at a...