Compasses: Winners, Losers Abound
The Plath and the Globemaster are solid compasses, readily supported worldwide. The Globemaster would be our top choice in this category (as it was...
Inflatable Boats Under $1,000
What We FoundAll of the boats were easy to assemble and disassemble. The only boat we had a bit of difficulty with was the...
Fire Extinguisher Test
The clean-agent extinguishers won't damage computers, engines, or electrical panels, but they can form toxic by-products when applied to a fire. Each clean-agent extinguisher...
Seaberths Examined
Lighting for a seaberth is available in many options. One good option that helps maintain night vision is the use of a red-white combination...
Big-Screen Chartplotters Under $2,000
For our testing, Lowrance included a Navionics 64MB Gold card covering the Florida Keys and Bahamas. To our dismay, however, we were unable to...
A Reader’s Review: RayTech RNS 5.0
JK: This is not a good scheme for what will probably be your largest database. The large icons take up space while providing little...
Sea Anchor Match-up
Determining the size and length of the rode you use in conjunction with a sea anchor are important considerations. "It is essential," wrote Hinz...
Belt-style Inflatable PFDs
ConclusionBelt-style flotation devices are generally less expensive and are more comfortable to wear than their vest-style brethren. But unlike the vests, belts require you...
PS Advisor: 10/01/04
Quick-Stop Defined Dan Dickison's editorial mentions "the Quick-Stop." I thought I knew of most of the MOB-type products, but I haven't heard of this...
Inflatable PFDs Put to the Test
On land, we found the Stearns vest easy to don and adjust to fit. Once on, it has a comfortable fit. Like some others,...
Abandon Ship! Coast Guard Rescue Beneteau 523 in the Atlantic
What would cause the captain and crew to abandon ship in the Atlantic ocean? There was no sailboat disaster here, but a coast guard...
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J/109 Used Boat Review
The J/109 is a 35-ft. boat that races well and has some comforts for short term cruising. It is a true racer/cruiser. The first...