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PS Advisor: Saving “Furry” Plywood Backing Plate
Recently, a reader asked us about the plywood backing plates for a through-hull on his boat. He said that the top laminate appeared “furry”...
PS Advisor: 10/01/05
Leaking ChainplatesI recently purchased a San Juan 7.7. I continually get water leakage at the point where the chainplates go through the deck....
PS Advisor: 03/04
Back to Diesel Revving In a January 1 PS Advisor, the question of revving a diesel upon ending a run was addressed. I am...
PS Advisor: 12/05
Cleaning SailsI've been a reader of PS for years and I never start a job on my 1983 Hunter 27 without consulting your...
PS Advisor: 08/01/04
Rigging TerminalsHas Practical Sailor conducted a study of swaged terminals vs. screw-on terminals? I've heard opinions recently that the screw-on ones are preferable because...
PS Advisor: 08/01/03
Re-torque On TimeI have a Yanmar 4jh2-te engine with 700 hours (1997) that runs great andhas never overheated. At an engine seminar I was...
PS Advisor: 06/03
Rating RulesIn my readings, I keep coming across references to boats built under either IOR or CCA rules. Unfortunately, nobody bothers to mention what...
PS Advisor: 05/01/03
Finding Splicing InstructionsYour PS Advisor on rope lifeline terminals is right on time for the refurb of my Pearson 35. The key issue...
PS Advisor: 04/15/03
Peltier GutsYour recent Refrigeration Survey has rekindledan old desire: I've often wondered if a thermoelectric plate, the type used in those small,portable, 12-volt...
PS Advisor: 04/01/02
Diesel Crankcase VentingThe recent diesel mechanics' forum (Feb 1) reminded me of a question I have been trying to get answered. Perhaps you...