Zoran Gloznic builds a budget bilge alarm switch
Practical Projects
How to replace a stern tube on a boat
Bruno Brown isn’t fazed by what seems a daunting task
How to replace a leaking portlight
Roger Hughes digs out his tools and repairs the leaking portlight on his boat
Boat hatch replacement: fixing a cracked lens
Andy Pag avoids a big bill to replace a hatch lens in the saloon
How to make a wind scoop for under £10
With a previous home-made wind scoop now showing its age, Ann Berry fashions an efficient replacement for less than £10
How to make curly cord as a DIY project
Mike Attree makes curly cord to help him fix his broken windlass
Casting a cutless bearing housing
Don Fitzroy Smith turns to the experts when an obsolete fitting can’t be found
How to make your boots non-scratch to save your boat decks
Charles Beddingfield comes up with a way to make his boots non-scratch
How to build a custom boat port
Ben Russell gets busy constructing his own custom boat shed
How to refurbish a scruffy outboard cowling
Rebecca Beck shares how she improved her outboard cowling
How to make a last-minute home-made dinghy spinnaker pole
Ben Lowings cobbles up some pole jaws to make a make-shift dinghy spinnaker pole
Making a hull fitting to fit a depth transducer
Many makes of depth displays use a standard transducer such as those made by NASA, Airmar, B&G, Raymarine and other manufacturers worldwide. These work by transmitting and receiving a signal…
How to make a DIY boom brake for £8.95
David Holmes reflects on the success of his simple boom brake
How to make an easy marina mooring pick-up device
Jon Sharp devises an easy marina mooring pick-up using a hoop on a pole
Make your own hose adapter stowage on your boat
Federico Ramirez has a simple idea for handy hose adapter stowage
How to build your own boat stand
Zoran Glozinic builds a boat stand for haul-out use
How to make an anti-vibration mount for your wind turbine
Feb up with the sound of rumbling from his wind turbine, Chris Mardon makes an anti-vibration mount for a quieter time on board his boat
How to keep an easy-to-release anchor secure and prevent it from jiggling free
Trevor Martin shares his simple solution to keep his anchor secure when not in use
Installing a transducer on a boat
Brian Johnson replaces his old paddlewheel log with an electromagnetic transducer
Banish winter damp: install a solar-powered vent
Ten years ago, Colin Haines installed a solar-powered vent on his boat. He shares the results and if it still keeps his boat truly dry