Mailport: August 1, 2001
Furlex Dust CoverAs always, I enjoy reading of Nick's adventures aboard Calypso. It was nice to hear how happy he was with the...
Mailport: July 15, 2001
SextantsFor the past 10 years I have used the Freiberger Yacht Sextant, which I find ideal on a 40-foot boat at sea, and which...
PS Advisor: July 15, 2001
Guest/Litton EPIRB Battery ReplacementSix years ago I purchased a Litton 406 EPIRB. It has a lithium battery which supposedly has a six-year service life...
PS Advisor: July 2001
Lexan vs. PlexiIm planning to replace my wooden companionway boards with translucent plastic. Is there a difference between Lexan and plexiglass? Can both be...
Mailport: July 2001
More on Leaky PortlightsThis letter is in response to the leaky portlights letter in the May 1 PS Advisor. I have 11 Beckson portlights...
PS Advisor: June 2001
Impeller AlternativesNearly every sailor I know, and almost every cruising account, tells horrorstories of failed raw water pumps/impellers. Alvah Simons North to theNight, page...
Mailport: June 2001
Thanks, DanI read this months (April) edition before last months (March) to discover editor, now former editor, Dan Spurr has tossed in the pen...
PS Advisor 05/15/01
Repowering With An OutboardCan one place an outboard engine in the lazarette of a 1966 27-foot Bristol standard cruisers sailboat? I have a 25-horse...
Mailport 05/15/01
Aluminum Tank CorrosionFirst...PS is the best! I look forward to receiving PS and have used the written material for repairs, equipment purchases, etc. It...
PS Advisor 05/01/01
Leaky PortlightsHave you ever evaluated how to fix leaking plastic opening portlights from PYHI or Gray or Beckson et al?Probably need to just replace...
HIDDEN Costs of a BRAND NEW Hallberg Rassy 44
Are you buying a brand new sailboat and worried about the real cost with all the options? The name Hallberg Rassy is synonymous with...
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