Robert Melotti, Author at Practical Boat Owner

Moderate (in shipping forecast)

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December issue – 24 October

Monohulls vs multihulls: which one is best? Sailing downwind: how the pros do it, Where is the best place to stow your liferaft? Staying warm on board, Tips to prepare your boat for a dream voyage, Second-hand spotlight on the Hallberg-Rassy 352, Get the perfect finish when painting and varnishing, Replacing a cracked hatch: step-by-step, and MORE! Order the December 2024 issue online now Buy a single issue delivered to…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Robert Melotti

Orthophthalic

Now rising (or falling)

Notice to Mariners

North up

NMEA2000

NMEA0183

Navstar-GPS

Multihull

MSI

Moderate (in shipping forecast)

MCA

Masthead rig

MARPOL

MARPA

MAIB

LORAN

Lazy sheet

Lazy guy

Lazarette

Knock

Refilling a liquid-filled compass

How to make curly cord as a DIY project

Cleaning headlinings

Use your ears

Lifejackets – do you wear yours?

Antifoul in the autumn

How crazy are your navigation lights?

Rough trip ahead?

December issue – 24 October

What does a sailmaker do?

How to get a crew place sailing around the world

Channel Hopping: Winded Voyage Sailing – don’t count this sailor out