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Here is a link which has some information about reflectors which were tested: http://www.ussailing.org/safety/Studies/radar_reflector_test.htm

I forget (her) name - but an American woman used a Rival 34 to be the first US gal to single-hand around the world a few year's ago. From the Seattle area. She later said that next time she'd take a man with her.....

Many outboard engines (do) have a way to re-charge battery's. Really. Many people sail around the world without any motor's on the boat at all. (of course they are avoiding sound's and river's, etc.).. Outboard's are just as good as inboard/diesel engines. Depending on your need's. If you need...

I have had both. My first boat (heavy 24ft.) had had the inboard removed and a 7hp longshaft outboard on a adjustable bracket off the transom. I liked it. I never had a problem. Going slow in a marina I would sit on the back of the boat to control speed and sometimes steer with both the tiller...

The Force10 Seacook stove is fully gimbled - it swing's all-around. It is simple to use and will hold a pot in very rough sea's. The US chandler West Marine sell's them for $120.00. That's dollars. West Marine stores are everywhere in the US. Good Luck!

A marine stove maker called FORCE10 makes such a stove -the Seacook, sold in the UK at XMYachting. http://www.force10.com/seacookstoves.html This gimballed stove uses a small screw-in type propane bottle. May be cheaper to purchase in (from) the US - see website Home.

My used Sestral Moore compass didn't come with instructions. Does anyone know where I might get the instructions? Do they have an address or website..... THANK'S

I have a modern 30ft. sloop with a fin keel. 8,000lb's; similar to a Yamaha 30. I am wondering if a Navik Wind Vane would be suitable for my boat. My local supplier of French Navik's in San Francisco tell's me that it may not be enough vane for a 30' boat. Navik's are usually used on small...