Make sure the new season runs smoothly with these tips from Barton Marine
Practical
Revive weathered oiled wood…
with massage techniques
Don’t be left fuming
...when you lock out - switch off your engine
Flush your outboard through
...the easy way
Treat sills with respect
Wait a moment...
Extend the life of your batteries
Top tips from Mastervolt
Don’t over-tighten your sterngland
you'll regret it later!
Transform a hanging locker
into a more efficient use of space
Improve the shape of your roller-genoa
Luff tension is important
Make a round cutout – without a hole- or jig-saw
Cheap and easy way, without a holesaw
Cheap and easy pushpit seat
Consider canvas...
Cleat boots ain’t made for walking…
But this is what they do...
Drilling through a cored deck
top tips for cored decks
Make your plates non-skid
with cheap mastic
Atten-shun! Make your blocks stand up
with cheap water pipe
Deck paint – proper preperation…
...prevents poor performance... and should make it last for years!
Alternative uses for a washboard
A spare washboard can be useful for mounting a chartplotter
How to avoid an insurance claim when relaunching
Top tips to keep your launch stress- and claim-free!
Tie your own bowline
When going aloft
OSTAR competitor’s top tip
Peter Bourke's tip for a comfortable night's sail