While Practical Sailor does an admirable job of aiding the yachtman in purchasing decisions, they don't actually use all their products all the time. In the list below I'll provide my experiences with a variety of companies and or products. The data is not scientific by any way shape or form. It is provided in the hope that my real world experence may give you some valuable feedback. As in all things free; consider this worth what you pay for it. As I add to this page I'll add details as to why I placed the various items in the categories I did.
Trials, tribulations and adventures of refurbishing and
sailing our Westsail 42.
sailing our Westsail 42.
svElysium
- ABI Bronze Ports (Small leak around seal I can't seem to stop).
- AquaSignal Fordeck Light (retaining ring comes off too easily and no way to lock it on).
- AutoProp
- Delta Cordless Drill
- AmplePower EMON
- Galleyware (The little feet fall off - tried to glue and it didn't work. Tried emailing - no response.
- Jack Rabit Marine (now out of business)
- Marinco 12 volt Trolling Connector
- Porter Cable 5" Orbital Sander
- Thai Teak
- WestMarine (System of dealing with boaters is eratic )
- Alpenglow Lights
- AmplePower Alternator and Regulator
- AquaMarine Inc
- C & B Propellor
- CQR Anchor
- Defender Marine
- Fein Vacuum
- Fein MultiMaster Sander
- Foodsaver Vacuum System
- Fuller Bits
- Hayn Rigging Fittings
- Hamilton Marine
- HMG Varnish
- Racor Filters
- Lavac
- Lighthouse Mfg
- Mikita 3/8" Cordless Drill
- McMaster Car
- NewFound Metals Dorades
- Northill SS Anchor
- Paul Luke Fisherman
- PolyGlow
- Router bits all companies
- Rapid Chef
- Reefurl
- SeaFrost Refrigeration Corp.
- Scandvik
- Schaefer Marine
- Signature Varnish
- Stanley Commercial Router
- Tides Marine Track and Dripless stuffing box
- Wichard
- WorldCruiser Yachts
- Barnacle Anchor
- Cobra Handheld VHF (not much difference from a childs toy IMHO).
- Dewalt 3/8" Cordless Drill
- Swiffer Vacuum