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Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the myths around lithium-ion batteries PLUS how to plug leaking decks, oil test for engine health and more! Order the June 2024 issue online now Buy a single issue delivered to your door! OR buy a single issue to download now · Buy a back issue…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Robert Melotti

Decca

Dayskipper

Cunningham

Cruising chute

CPA

Course up

Core

Composite

COG

Coding

Code Zero

CMG

Clutch

Chord

Chart plotter

Chain sheet

CG66

CEVNI

Cathodic protection

Carbon fibre

Painting and varnishing a boat: how to get the perfect finish

How to keep your anchor secure when not in use

Get more from a gallon: Tip No 3

Make your intentions clear

Radar scanners – size matters

Use a damp cloth to polish

Diesel heaters are sensitive beasts

Shifting a castellated nut

June issue – out 11 April

Channel Hopping: Winded Voyage Sailing – don’t count this sailor out

Happy reunion and podium finish for transatlantic yacht Imi Makani

Channel Hopping: Alex Bevis gets an incurable case of the racing bug