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Since 1988 more than 40 articles have been published in this product testing and education series on boating safety equipment and issues. Tests provide practical information to educate boaters and to help with purchase decisions.

To order copies of older articles click here to e-mail us. Past articles are listed below, please specify the date and title of each article you wish to recieve. Don't forget to include you name and mailing address. Please allow 2 weeks processing time.

For specific questions about any of our tests, please contact the Program Administrator, or you may call 1-703-461-2878 ext. 3200.

Past Foundation Findings Articles Available by Mail:
Fire Extinguishers - Spring 1988 Bilge Pumps Part 2 - September 1992
Personal Watercraft - Summer 1988 Man Overboard Recovery - January 1993
Life Jackets - Fall/Winter 1988 Cleats - July 1993
Life Jackets in Rough Water - Spring 1989 Spotlights - September 1993
Anchors - Summer 1989 Rope - March 1994
Flares - Fall 1989 Loran, DGPS & GPS - July 1994
Kids & PFD's - Spring 1990 Moorings - November 1994
On-Board Communications - Summer 1990 Handheld VHF Radios - September 1995
Running Lights - Fall 1990 Non-skid Deck Surfaces - November 1995
Commercial Shipping - Spring 1991 Boarding Ladders - March 1996
How to Radio for Help - Summer 1991 Line Heaving Devices - July 1996
Survival Rafts - September 1991 Electronic Charting - January 1997
Bilge Pumps - March 1992 Fire Extinguishers - May 1997

 

 
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