Latest issue

June issue – out 11 April

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

Stopwater

Stopping

Stopper knot

Stopper

Stop, to

Stool

Stockless anchor

Stock

Stiff

Stern way

Sterntube

Stern sheets

Stern light

Stern gland

Stern drive

Stern board

Stern

Step

Stemhead

Stem

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

How to keep your anchor secure when not in use

Lifting out quickly and easily

PG Tip of the Day

Don’t like swinging? Use a chum!

When your spark plug electrodes are red, yellow, brown or grey…

What’s affecting your compass?

Keep covered – keep safe over winter

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