Cruising World puts 9.9s to the test

Article Abstract:

Several 9.9-hp outboard engines were tested on a 10-ft Force 4 rigid-inflatable boat. The evaluation appraised two-stroke engines from Johnson, Mercury and Tohatsu as well as four-strokes from Evinrude, Honda, Mariner and Suzuki. These engines were compared.

Outboard motors, Motorboat engines

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A buyers' guide to hand-bearing compasses

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FIfteen portable compasses in four categories are evaluated: puck-style models, handled models, fluxgate models and compass-binoculars. Highest rating is given to the Vion Mini 2000 ($175) for its stability and legibility.

Product/Service Evaluation, Compasses (Navigation), Compass, Autohelm Personal Compass(Compass), Vion Mini 2000 (Compass), Plastimo Mini Compass(Compass), Weems and Plath 980 (Compass), Suunto KB-77/360 RL (Compass), Silva 70 UN (Compass), Plastimo 325 SN (Compass), Davis HBC II (Compass), Airguide 64 (Compass), KHV DataScope (Compass), Easy Nav (Compass), Steiner Commander RS2000 (Compass), Steiner Commander Electronic (Compass), Fujinon FMTRC-SX (Compass), Swift Sea King 716 (Compass)

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The cruising sailor's guide to inflatable tenders

Article Abstract:

Three categories of inflatable boats are available: dinghies, sport boats and rigid inflatable boats. A buyer's guide with information on specifications, construction and price is presented.

Purchasing, Buyers Guide, Inflatable boats

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