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Specials
Video: Tofinou 7 on test
A French tradition with classic lines
Video: Cornish Crabber 12 on test
Small on the outside, big on the inside
Video: Yarmouth 22 on test
A long-keeler with modern fractional rig and a blister coachroof
Video: The Boat Project on test
An unusual boat to mark the Cultural Olympiad
Video: Rebuilding a hull-deck joint
Watch the first stage of our Project Boat's reconstruction
Video: New Rustler 33 on test
A British-built dedicated weekender
Bryan Chong’s letter in full
See PBO July for more on the deaths of five sailors in California
Video: Elan 210 on test
PBO trials a trailable super-mini from Slovenia
Video: Hunter Channel 245 on test
A British-built, twin-keel, all-round cruiser
Performance and style – a winning combination
Double-Olympic gold medallist Iain Percy and Star Class crew Andrew Simpson reveal their custom range of Clarks footwear
Video: Subwing swim board
New Gear, PBO May issue 2012
PBO Marina Price Guide
Practical Boat Owner has compiled the only guide to annual berth holder prices and facilities at coastal marinas around the British Isles, to provide boat owners with the best information…
Video: Dufour 335 GL on test
On film: a cavernous, cleverly-conceived high-volume cruiser Dufour 335 GL
PBO issue No1
FREE download: the very first issue of Practical Boat Owner
PBO round Britain
For guidance, inspiration or just a good read, PBO highlights some of the best round-Britain websites and blogs from solo sailors, couples and families who have made the journey
Video: Hunter 20 Sport Asymmetric on test
On film: a nimble, well-mannered family weekender
Video: J/108 on test
On film: a fine example of race-bred design
Video: S-700 on test
On film: a well-mannered and engaging little all-rounder