PBO August 2010
On sale: Thu, 22 Jul 2010
BOATS
History of yacht design
Plastics brought boat prices within reach of the common man, but the demands of racing were what really fuelled the progress of yacht design
Dufour 34e
When it was time to update their winning 34 cruiser/racer, Dufour asked 700 owners what they'd like to see in the latest boat. The result is the new 34e
Birth of a boat
The new Cornish Crabber 26 starts to take shape as the interior plug and mould are built and the first hull is revealed in all its glory
Buying a small motorboat
Advice straight from the horse's mouth: we ask owners what they think about their boats
Trailable trimarans
Folding sponsons mean trimarans can now fit on a trailer - and pay less in marina fees
Towing abroad
Tips to get you prepared for towing in Europe
GEAR
Depth sounder fishfinders - we test 10
Will a device designed to find fish do the job of a traditional depth sounder on a yacht?
RollGen
Tested: the furling system for cruising chutes, gennakers and asymmetric spinnakers
Octopus autopilot
An easy-fit autopilot system for yachts where installation space is limited
PRACTICAL SECTION
Practical tip of the month
Expert advice on when and how to replace flexible gas hoses
Choosing and using wood
What wood works best and where? Save yourself ££s when sourcing timber
Reef points and luff slides
Step-by-step guide to fitting reefing cringles and luff slides to a second-hand mainsail
Practical projects
Sling your tender (on the transom), mend hoses with superglue... and more
Windlasses and capstans
Great ideas from the PBO Sketchbook show how to get the best from anchor winches
Taming the loo
Hate the hum from your heads? This DIY bug-killing flush system may seal the deal for you
CHANDLERY
Check out the latest gear and equipment from page 101, then find thousands of products for sale starting on page 104
ON THE WATER
The 6 secrets ofboat handling
Irish Marina Visitors' Guide, charters and sailing schools
Use PBO's comprehensive listing of walk-ashore berths and pontoons to help plan and budget your summer sailing holiday in Ireland. PLUS prices and details on charter bases and sailing schools in the Emerald Isle
The 6 secrets of boat handling
Heading into unfamiliar marinas this summer? PBO's Illustrated manoeuvring tips will help you make things go smoothly
Mooring in Greece
Techniques for anchoring and mooring in the Eastern Med are distinctly different - here's how
That Condor moment
A fast ferry was first on the scene when a PBO reader issued a Mayday from his sinking yacht
Cruising notes
Up close at Saint-Cast, where a new marina gives all-tide access in Brittany's Bay of St Malo
REGULARS
Waiting for the tide
News and views from the editor
News and regional news
National stories of interest to all boat owners, local news from your area, the shortlist of entries for PBO's soon-to-be-announced Green Awards PLUS diary dates with summer regattas and rallies
Readers' letters
Boating abroad, a barbecue beaut', Broads cruising, sleeping single-handed and more
Bargains of the month
Special offers from our chandlery pages
Dave Selby
'Dangerous' Dave Selby says if you want to get afraid, get a boat
Sam Llewellyn
Why the bear necessities of boating don't include a walk-in wardrobe for shoes
Andrew Simpson
It's goodbye to another favourite Mediterranean yacht-spot as bureaucracy rears its ugly head
Ask the experts
Readers' problems solved, including one flat battery, making fast to a buoy, and how to stick plastic to hot steel
PBO products
RYA Course of the month
Spotlight on the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean shorebased course
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
