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| November 2002 
Top 10 Products of 2002 Earn Editor’s Choice SealYamaha’s 225-hp four-stroke, Furuno’s LS6100 fishfinder, a clever throwable lifesaving device and seven others stand out among the scores of gear evaluated over the past 12 months. We have Honorable Mentions, too.ûû ûû ûRECALL ûClick on the following website for information on the SOSpenders lifejacket recall: www.sospenders.com/recall.htmlûû ûû ûCORRECTION ûThe correct toll free number for the Swobbit Perfect Pole is 800/362-9873. An incorrect number was published on Page 27 of the November 2002 print issue of PBR. In that article, the Swobbit Perfect Pole was named one of the top 10 pieces of gear for the year 2002. Varnish Exposure Finale Epifanes Wood Finish, Pettit’s Hi-Build 2056 and West Marine’s Skipper come out on top after our 2-year test. Hand-Bearing Compasses Bow-and-beam bearings, running fixes, collision-course bearings, anchored position—the oft-ignored hand-bearing compass can provide all this and more. Waterproof Stereo Speakers:Bose 131 Takes Top Honors, poly-planar MA5107 a Best Buy We spray, jostle and listen very, very carefully to 14 pairs of round, flush-mount marine speakers. Rock on! Fuel Tank Installations Shamrock, Regal and Formula do a decent job, providing access for inspection and removal of their aluminum fuel tanks. And they don’t smother them in moisture-absorbing, corrosion-inducing foam. Cabo 35 With non-corroding fiberglass fuel tanks, quality construction and superb fit & finish and attention to detail, the 35 Express nearly justifies its high price. Its head-sea ride remains its Achilles heel. | |||||
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