Sailing in squalls? How to protect your rig and sails; DIY rudder checks; How to service your outboard engine; Get the best out of your…
Practical Boat Owner
Summer issue – out 6 June
Troubleshoot engine problems at sea, the 30 best ways to get afloat if you don’t have a boat, how to find crew, essential DIY rig…
Bermudan rig vs Junk rig: which is best?
David Harding sets up a direct comparison between Junk- and Bermudan-rigged Splinters to find out how they handle
HMS Argyll delivers triple blow to drug smugglers
It's the third drugs seizure from boats in the Caribbean in three months: £36million-worth of cocaine
Yarmouth Harbour new breakwater plans
A £10million replacement breakwater scheme has been announced for Yarmouth Harbour
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Route du Rhum glory
‘I am absolutely over the moon and ecstatic to get third,” said 75-year-old Sir Robin
Tips and tricks for sailing on rivers
Expert advice for tricks and tips for better sailing on rivers
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston back in third in Route du Rhum race
With 275 miles to go to the finishing line at Point à Pitre...
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Dripless shaft seals – PBO Buyer’s Guide
The once-ubiquitous stuffing-box stern gland still has much in its favour – it’s simple, tried-and-tested and easy to repair and service. But even a well-adjusted stuffing box should drip into…
The PBO 2014 Marina Price Guide
PBO’s unique annual guide features 259 coastal marinas around the British Isles with regional and national price rankings, plus information on the facilities available. Compiled by Laura Kitching
The best dehumidifiers tested
Keeping dampness at bay from boat interiors is an ongoing battle: Alex Bell assesses nine dehumidifiers for efficiency, power consumption and portability
DAME Award winners at METS
Six category winners were presented with their awards at METS after being chosen from a shortlist of 45 products, whittled down from 116 entries
14 iPad and Android navigation apps tested
Gear test following an explosion in the number of marine navigation apps available for iPad and Android devices in the past few years.
Kintyre to the Treshnish Western Isles
David Rainsbury encounters otters, puffins, Fingal’s Cave and fell-walkers on a leisurely cruise among the glorious Western Isles
Cruising to Brittany and the Channel Islands in a 21ft yacht
Carlton Douglas takes his 21ft Westerly Jouster for a fortnight’s cruise to Brittany and back, with stops in St Helier and Herm on the homeward leg
RNLI launches fundraising children’s Christmas book
The Big Christmas Rescue book by the RNLI can put your child at the heart of a festive rescue
December 2014
In the December 2014 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
RNLI manager admits defrauding charity
David Shepherd was head of operations at the RNLI HQ when he filed a false invoice for £4,773.60
120 MPs unite in call for full network of Marine Protected Areas
Discussions surrounding a full network of Marine Protected Areas were held on the five year anniversary of the Marine & Coastal Access Act
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A-Bracket A metal bracket which supports a propeller shaft beneath the hull, just ahead of the propeller.In form it is more like a V than an inverted A. A single-legged…
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B Flag The single-letter signal means, ‘I am taking in, or discharging or carrying dan¬gerous goods’. The flag is a plain red swallow-tail and you will see it on vessels…