PS Advisor: 11/15/05
Holding TanksI'm planning to install a holding tank in my Pearson Vanguard. I've spent a little time researching the options, but I'm having trouble...
DC Watermakers: Expensive but Useful for the Cruising Sailor
Without a watermaker, you may spend a lot of your cruising time searching for sources of fresh water. In many parts of the world,...
Battery Chargers: Newmar Earns Best Buy Status
Not to let technology get in the way of simplicity, the Charles Industries 2000SP is a good choice for recharging modest banks of lead-acid...
Simple, Portable Heads: Thetford owns the Throne
Bottom Line: Inexpensive and simple, the Bucket Potty Seat is a good choice for that "just-in-case" need on a day outing.ConclusionsLooking first at the...
Perko, Hella, and Orca Green Shine
ConclusionsThese lights are tremendously expensive, no doubt. If money is tight, your decision will have to ride on your realistic intended uses for these...
DC Electrical Distribution Panels: Blue Sea Systems on Top
You just finished adding some important electronics to your boat—let's say a new VHF, and a combination knotmeter-depthsounder. Now, how do you get electricity...
A Speedseal and a Jabsco Puller
Alex Parker makes and sells Speedseals worldwide for most of the raw-water pumps commonly found in pleasure boats. Visit the website listed below, or call the toll-free...
Battery Selector Switches
ConclusionsThe Blue Seas switch is our choice for best value in a standard-duty battery selector switch. It's made in the U.S. with high-grade materials,...
Trolling Motor Test
The tiller handle extends 15" from the main shaft and can be easily extended to 21". The control head does not tilt upward. A...
12-Volt Booster Packs
Even so, assuming that this would be used on a decent-sized boat, and used as a jump-starter—rarely, we hope—it's hard to choose it over...
The BEST and WORST Boat Washing Machines
Are you looking into how to wash clothes on a boat? I set out to figure out which washing machine to install on my...
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