Silence of the Engines
The Westerbeke 4-107 had been through three owners by the time I got it. It had plenty of hours on it, and somewhere along...
Diesel Mechanics’ Forum
Ghosting along in a bit of breeze, everything silent except for that hiss and burble of bubbles polishing the counter—that's one of the powerful...
Electric Propulsion: Solomon Technologies’ High-Wire Act
As much as we like to believe that we're purists when it comes to sailing, the auxiliary engine is obviously very important to most...
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...
Whistles: Fox Is Best
When it comes to survival at sea, the more tools you have at your disposal, the better. And that includes, in addition to high-tech...
Bolder and Statpower Battery Packs
In the October 15, 1999 issue we reported on four 17-pound, 17-amp-hour (Ah) battery power packs whose main purpose is to jump dead batteries,...
Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel
Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...
Offshore Log: Keeping Crud Out Of Your Fuel
Whether you’re cruising along the coast of the US or the islands of the Pacific, a load of contaminated diesel fuel can ruin your...
Transom Brackets For Small Outboards: Fulton Rates Best
The most common form of auxiliary propulsion for small sailboats is the outboard motor. On some boats, it is mounted in a well forward...
When Do You Need A High-Output Alternator?
In our last report on high-output alternators (HOPA), in the September 1994 issue, five leading brands were tested. The conclusion was that there is...
Pearson 37 & 37-2 – Behind the Curtain
Are you interested in a racer cruiser sailboat like the Pearson 37 and Pearson 37-2? This week we dive into a boat review of...
