Practical Boat Owner
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Practical Boat OwnerGroundbreaking report on yacht to yacht rescues "Eye opening" with "life-saving insights", the Cruising Club of America (CCA) has published the most comprehensive examination of yacht to yacht rescues ever produced.
Practical Boat OwnerChannel Hopping: Heartbreaking Melody, a tribute to Andy Bennington-Turner PBO's resident YouTube aficionado Kass Schmitt pays tribute to Andy Bennington-Turner of Sailing Melody Andy Bennington-Turner of Sailing Melody.
Practical Boat OwnerFrom engine nightmares to sailing in a Scottish paradise: one couple shares how they restored a £10,000 Etap 30 Phil Clandillon chats to YouTubers Jo and Tim about refitting their Etap 30 Hat Trick and how engine failure scuppered their first season Jo Heard and Tim Foster, along with their sprocker spaniel…
Practical Boat OwnerMainsheet track replacement for smooth, low friction sail handling Replacing an aging mainsheet track requires careful planning, custom track bending, and selecting the right hardware.
Practical Boat OwnerHow to fill a grease gun, step by step Tony Davies shows gives detailed guide on how to fill a grease gun The seemingly simple job of filling a grease gun or remote stern gland greaser causes incredible difficulties for many boat owners.
Practical Boat OwnerHow replacing an O-ring fixed an oil leak in my hydraulic steering Gilbert Park explains how he dealt with an oil leak on his motorboat’s hydraulic steering ram by replacing the O-ring seals A special two-pronged fork was used to release the end cap – though not…
Practical Boat OwnerSir Robin Knox-Johnston on his life-long love for Suhaili, and how he keeps her in sailing shape Sir Robin Knox-Johnston shares some hard-won tips on caring for his world famous record-breaking 63-year-old ketch Suhaili Suhaili is moored at Gosport, close to Sir Robin’s home.
Practical Boat OwnerHave your say on the affordability of Admiralty paper charts The UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is asking skippers and other maritime users to help inform the future affordability of Admiralty paper charts.
Practical Boat OwnerChannel Hopping: Footage, footage everywhere with GGR Window Live PBO's resident YouTube aficionado Kass Schmitt asks if technological progress such as the Golden Globe Race (GGR) Window Live has improved the viewing experience of sailing events?
Practical Boat OwnerBest navigation app options tested, and what to consider Duncan Kent and Dagnall Clutterbuck test the latest marine navigation app options for tablets and smart phones to find out what works best, and which features matter most The same route was plotted…
Practical Boat OwnerUK’s largest eco-mooring site’s future at risk The Studland Bay Marine Partnership is warning that boating access to the popular Dorset sailing spot could be threatened unless more skippers pay to use the eco mooring buoys.
Practical Boat OwnerCompulsory lifejacket rule for New Zealand boaters Everyone on board a leisure boat 6m or less in length that is under way in New Zealand must now wear a properly-fitted lifejacket.
Practical Boat OwnerSail and Stay charter: flotilla and beach club combo Laura Hodgetts and family find out why Seafarer’s Sail and Stay flotilla and beach club holidays have a 50%-plus return rate Building confidence in a Bahia.
Practical Boat OwnerWhat is my propshaft set up? Practical Boat Owner reader Dean Hope seeks the help of engine expert Stu Davies to discover how his propshaft is set up Dean Hope wonders how he can replace the missing bolts securing his propshaft…
Practical Boat OwnerHow one sailor used AquaTeak to create a luxury look for a once plain cockpit David Larner improves the appearance of his yacht’s cockpit Pipedream’s cockpit with its new Treadmaster AquaTeak covering.
Practical Boat OwnerTom Gruitt Award launched for yachting photographers The Yachting Journalists' Association has launched a new award in memory of member and yachting photographer, Tom Gruitt Tom Gruitt photographed numerous sailing events including the Olympic Games…
Practical Boat OwnerBrain haemorrhage and rudder loss at sea Alex Carter survives a medical emergency at sea, only to suffer rudder failure during a recovery sail.
Practical Boat OwnerTrapped in a tidal race: Lessons learned from a mid-passage breakdown during a gale A key snapping off in his Maxi 84’s ignition – in unfamiliar waters and tricky conditions, just when the engine is needed most – leads to some big decisions for Ian Craig Painting by Dick Everitt…
Practical Boat OwnerTeak deck refurbishment: step-by-step to guide to replacing planks and caulking Teak-laid decks look great on virtually any boat, but sooner or later they’ll need maintenance requiring more than just a scrubbing brush and a bucket of water, as Richard Johnstone-Bryden explains…
Practical Boat OwnerRestore waterproofing and revive old sailing kit Washing and reproofing technical clothing, oilskins and footwear at home is now vital to restore waterproofing, Gill Marine’s gear guru Matt Clark says. But fortunately, it’s easier than ever.
Practical Boat OwnerOllie Boyes: the You Tube sailor on crossing the North Sea in a 20ft boat Phil Clandillon talks to Southwold YouTuber Ollie Boyes about crossing the North Sea in a £1,400 trailer-sailer Ollie Boyes has his roots in dinghy sailing and now cruises extensively in his…
Practical Boat OwnerLiveaboard Lessons: We Rented Our House to Live on a 38-Year-Old Yacht in the UK (Here’s What Happened) Sharon Dyche-Brookes and Johan Truter share their experiences of spending months living aboard in UK waters Sharon Dyche-Brookes and Johan Truter spent 6 months living aboard their Hallberg-Rassy 352…
Practical Boat OwnerWhat to consider when sailing offshore in a small boat: Sailing advice for ‘Miscreants and Misfits’ from the Jester Challenge Viveka Herzum gets advice from seasoned sailors about offshore small-boat solo sailing at the inaugural Jester Challenge Symposium If heaving to, trim the mainsheet to alter the angle the boat sits…
Practical Boat OwnereNav in a Nutshell: The humble waypoint How do the four stages of passage planning – appraise, plan, execute, monitor (APEM) – work in the age of the chartplotter?
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