David Pugh

David Pugh

David Pugh is the former editor of Practical Boat Owner

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A boat heaving to

  • June 26, 2024

How tricky is heaving to, and how much does it vary from boat to boat? We tried four different hull designs to find out. David Pugh reports

A boat sailing

  • August 28, 2023

Correct rig tension will maximise the efficiency of your boat’s sails as well as reduce stresses on the mast. David Pugh demonstrates simple rig tuning

Secret 20

  • March 15, 2019

Chine in your hands: PBO takes a turn at shaping the project boat’s bilge. David Pugh reports

Secret 20_Gunwales

  • March 11, 2019

Strong and stable: PBO’s Secret 20 is strengthened before being turned in the next step of her construction. David Pugh reports

Project Boat Secret 20

  • March 10, 2019

With the addition of her 6mm ply hull panels, PBO’s Secret 20 starts to look less like basketwork and more like a boat. David Pugh reports

Project Boat Secret 20

  • March 7, 2019

Building a kit boat is a bit like a child’s dot-to-dot drawing. See the full set of articles: Building the Secret 20 kit boat with PBO. The framework is made…

Project Boat Secret 20

  • March 6, 2019

It’s time for PBO’s Secret 20 kit boat to be equipped with a beneficial set of hatches. David Pugh reports