Robert Melotti, Author at Practical Boat Owner

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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

Gyrocompass

Grounding plate

GRIB

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Gnav

GMDSS

GLONASS

Gennaker

Gangway

Galvanic isolator

Galvanic corrosion

Galileo

GA

Furler

Fully battened main

FRP

Fractional rig

Form stability

Foot block

Foiler

How to make duck boards for your cockpit

Refilling a liquid-filled compass

Don’t commit a Cardinal sin!

Keep your batteries in tip-top condition

Cleaning headlinings

No drips or spills when painting

Wax around the waterline

When scraping off antifouling…

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