Mailport: September 2013
In response to Whats in the Practical Sailor Toolbag? (PS, January 2012): How about a list of tools that a live-aboard cruiser should carry?...
Diesel Additives
Late last year, PS contributor Drew Frye noticed a fellow sailor practicing the classic downward-pretzel boat yoga position, trying to free a leaking diesel...
Silencing The Iron Genny
I really need to reduce the noise of our engine. Everyone seems to want to line the engine box to dampen noise. That scenario...
Where Credit Is Due: August 2013
Water Witch Two years ago, I purchased a Water Witch bilge pump switch. When it developed a glitch, I called Kathleen at Water Witch...
Mailport: August 2013
On strolling through Port Townsend (Wash.) Boat Haven, while I was having some work done on my boat, I saw this boat (photo at...
Seeing the Light on Night Vision
A few weeks ago, I found myself in the desert at night and reflected upon how much the wide expanses of sand and rock...
Rope vs. Wire Lifelines
Three years ago, I bought a 1968 Hinterhoeller HR28 from a local junkyard that had paid $250 for it with plans to salvage the...
Where Credit Is Due: July 2013
Progressive InsuranceAfter reading your article, A Sailor's Guide to Marine Insurance (PS, October 2012), I wanted to give a shout-out to Progressive Insurance (www.progressive.com),...
Mailport: July 2013
A few issues ago, you had a short article on deck hardware (blocks, traveler, cars, etc.) that included Garhauer, and you mentioned that the...
Anti-Mildew Weapons
I was wondering whether you might have any comments on using bottom paint on the boats interior to help fight mold and mildew. Many...
The UNIQUE Maxus 26 Lifting Keel Trailer Sailor
What is the best trailerable sailboat? One big feature is the mast stepping system. Today we look at trailer sailors like the Catalina 275,...
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