Stu Davies advises PBO reader Richard Jales how to solve a leak in his boat's marine engine cooling system
Practical
Repairing a broken boat wind generator
Andy Pag takes apart a Rutland WG1200 turbine to see if he can get it turning smoothly again
How to install boat portholes
Phil Taylor reduces the size of the windows on his Sabre 27 by fitting portholes for offshore sailing
How to launch a trailer sailer (and the key mistakes to avoid)
George was helping to launch his friend’s boat and asked if Paul and I could give them a hand. My friend George knows nothing about boats, his involvement was as…
How to choose the right project boat
How do you distinguish a real bargain boat from one that’s not worth restoring, even if it’s free? Rupert Holmes has some sage advice
Calor Gas alternatives for boat owners
With Calor discontinuing some of its gas cylinders, Barry Pickthall looks at the options available for boat owners with older vessels
Home-built boat: From design research to launch
Chris Comerie uses retirement to fulfil a teenage boatbuild ambition, resulting in a trailable gaff-slooped pocket cruiser
How to choose the right electric outboard engine
Marine electrician Jamie Marley explains what you should look out for when choosing an electric outboard engine for your type of cruising
Will my old propeller work with a new engine?
Jerry Armitage is planning to replace his boat engine, but will the old propeller work? PBO expert Tony Davies has the answer
Is the old dynastart a good charger?
PBO reader Will Kerr has an old dynastart and wants to know if it will be able to charge his batteries. Stu Davies has the answer
Jimmy Cornell: How I’ve learned to fix my own problems at sea
Cruising doyen Jimmy Cornell shares 50 years of lateral thinking from his first hull fit out to what he stows as gear essentials...
Impeller cover o-rings
Where can I find replacements for discontinued impeller cover o-rings? PBO's engine expert, Stu Davies has some suggestions
Where is the best place to install a boat vent?
Where is the most effective place to install a boat vent? Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies has some tips
Overcoating Coppercoat antifouling: ask the experts
What do I need to do when overcoating Coppercoat? The former technical manager for International Paint, Richard Jerram has the answer
Who owns a boat write-off?
Where does the responsibility for a boat write-off lie? RYA paralegal Lucy Rutter has the answer
Diesel shelf life and the infamous bug
Julian Orchard wants to know what the shelf life is for diesel and what he can do to prevent diesel bug. Stu Davies answers his question
How to choose the right electric boat engine
Electric propulsion is clean, near silent and can even be self-refuelling, but is it worth the investment? Jake Kavanagh considers the options
How do I tell if an old boat engine is beyond repair?
Is it worth buying a boat with a non-running engine? Vyv Cox has some tips on what to look for before deciding if it’s a viable project
Boat exhaust temperature alarm: how to fit one to your boat
Gilbert Park installs a temperature monitor and alarm to prevent costly exhaust hose damage in the event of impeller failure
Refurbishing a boat alternator
James Wood removes Maximus’s alternator and gets it repaired