Expert advice for winter checks of trailer-sailers
Practical
Bending on a furling genoa
Bending on a furling genoa at the start of the season can be daunting, but follow Ian Brown’s advice and you’ll find it a straightforward job
Don’t pay over the odds for your EPIRB service!
Industry expert Peter Forey reveals a few insider tips that could really save boaters some money when servicing their electronic safety equipment
Spark plugs: the correct distance between the electrodes
Today's spark plug tip - sparking gap?
When your spark plug electrodes are metallic grey…
Today's spark plug tip - what does this mean?
When your spark plug electrodes are white to grey in colour…
Today's spark plug tip - what does this mean?
When your spark plug electrodes are dark brown…
Today's spark plug tip - what does this mean?
When your spark plug electrodes are red, yellow, brown or grey…
What does this mean?
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Keep on top of the oiling
Tip for keeping your brightwork bright and working
Model yacht tell-tales
Tips for quicker model yacht racing!
Don’t damage your sails when you wash them
Follow these tips to extend the life of your sails
Seizing Shackles Safely
An alternative to seizing wire
Know your liferaft!
Next time your liferaft is being serviced, arrange with the service agent to see it inflated. Take a camera, so your crew can later familiarise themselves with the raft from…
Paper chart position fixing
save time when plotting positions on a paper chart in a hurry
Proper prop-polishing prevents poor performance
Tips to make your motoring more efficient
Set your anchor gently
...to make sure it holds
Don’t overgrease your winches
Avoid a gooey salty mess
Tips for re-sealing your hull/keel joint
Modify your scraper
Don’t drill too deep
Mark the drill bit with electrical tape