Where Credit is Due: April 2012
The five-year battery in my 406 MHz Cat II (manual deployment) EPIRB required replacement. The battery was replaced five years earlier by a local...
Bottom Paint Test Checkup
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When we last reported on bottom paint, several manufacturers were introducing new copper-free paints in response to increased pressure from environmental groups and regulatory...
Mailport: March 2012
I read the “Steering Arm Control” article (PS, August 2011) with great interest. I have been using my own, homemade steering arm control for...
Where Credit is Due: March 2012
I read your article on Smart Plug and its robust shore-power solutions (PS, June 2010). I followed up with Smart Plug (www.smartplug.com) and purchased...
A Look at Anchor Rodes
I have a rope/chain rode on my Monk 36 trawler. I would like to add 50 feet of chain to the 100 feet that...
Stop That Leak!
The trick is to choose the right one. Some sealants get hard enough to sand or drill, and others stay supple. Some will stick...
WipeOut Eraser vs. Mr. Clean Magic Eraser
A few months ago, we noticed that our dock neighbors were cleaning their decks with spongy-looking pads called Mr. Clean Magic Erasers. Ditching multiple...
Clean Bottom, Fast Bottom
I often read that hard antifouling paints are preferred for racers. Does anybody know how much faster my boat would go if I use...
Mailport: February 2012
Can the nonskid paints you reviewed in the January 2012 issue be applied over the molded non-skid, or must it be stripped off? I...
Where Credit is Due: February 2012
One of the problems we all face with electronics these days is the fact that a newly purchased unit can be close to obsolete...
The ALL NEW Catalina 426 Full Tour
The Catalina 426 is the latest addition to Catalina’s renowned fleet, designed for sailors seeking a blend of performance, comfort, and versatility. This 42-foot...
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