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Coming up in the August issues of Practical Sailor magazine...
In the August 1 issue...
BOAT REVIEW: NORSEBOAT
17.5
Departing from our usual reviews of keelboats in the mid
30-foot range, we're concentrating on a simple daysailer that is capable
of getting users out on the water under sail, oars, or power. This capable
little vessel could ably serve as a "no frills" weekender.
EQUIPPING FOR CREW OVERBOARD SAFETY
In anticipation of a
landmark test of COB gear, scheduled for later this summer, seamanship
authority John Rousmaniere examines the products we regularly rely on to
keep ourselves on board in the worst weather.
WINDLASSES UNDER
$1,000
If you're considering an upgrade of windlasses, find out
which products score the best in speed and pulling power as well
electrical consumption. We like Maxwell's HRC 8 for speed and Quick's
Crystall 1,000 for brute strength.
KNIFE SHARPENERS
SURVEYED
There are three basic kinds of knife sharpeners and myriad
models to choose from. We offer this primer for those readers who want to
be certain they're keeping the best edge on their knives.
Also
in this issue...
Editorial: Weather, or Not? Mailport; Chandlery:
Davis' new Windscribe; and PS Advisor: Jackline Options
In the August 15 issue...
DC ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
PANELS
We tested 11 DC electrical distribution panels to learn that
Blue Sea Systems makes one of the best. We also like the panels from
Newmar, but feel that they need better lighting.
MAST CLIMBING
SYSTEMS
ATN markets the Topclimber and On Rope 1 sells the OR1 Mast
Climber. We tested them both and offer an evaluation that will interest
both sailors who go up their rig on a regular basis and those who only
make the occasional trip aloft.
Also in this
issue...
Mailport; Chandlery: Hunter Marine's Aftermarket Bow Pole,
Wrap Pins, and DRD Mesh Bags; PS Advisor: Watermakers and Toxins?
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