PBO October 2010
On sale: Thu, 16 Sep 2010
Woman overboard!
Prue Nash endured two hours treading water with no lifejacket in the Irish Sea, in pitch black night, before rescue. Read
her amazing story, and the experiences of her crewmates and rescuers, in this remarkable tale of survival
Adventure on the high seas with Black Fish
PBO columnist Sam Llewellyn releases his latest marine thriller, Black Fish ? this extract should ?wet? your appetite
11 great 30-footers
Some of the greatest cruiser-racers from the 1970s and 1980s are bargain classics which could be yours from as little as £10,000
Birth of a boat
The new Cornish Crabber 26 is fitted out and prepared for her maiden launch
Modern gaffer on test
PBO?s exclusive first test of the new Cornish Crabber 26. How did she do?
Cutting-edge green contessa
A new ?green? Contessa 32 for our times is packed with innovation
Practical tip of the month
Keep your fingers intact with a windlass switch mounted out of harm?s way
Laying teak-effect decking
Look-alike composite decking is low-maintenance and cheaper than real teak. We show how you can save even more
cash by fitting it yourself
Practical Projects
Stowage for your toolbox, a non-slip base for your gas bottle, clearing your heads, keeping your hoses healthy, a way round
impeller woes, a DIY exhaust alarm and fixing a freshwater pump
Better bow rollers
Tips from the PBO Sketchbook for making your bow roller more effective
Simple soldering tips explained ? page 84
Dufour?s iconic Half Ton Arpège ? page 38
Step-by-step photo guide to laying composite teak-effect decking ? page 74
The art of soldering
If you want to save money by doing your own onboard electrics and electronics, soldering is one of the most useful skills you can acquire. We show how to master the basic techniques, what tools you?ll need and offer tips to get started on simple projects
Boarding ladders on test
The PBO test team try out seven boarding ladders the proper way ? by getting wet
Garmin gear test
A night crossing of the English Channel gives Garmin?s integrated system a thorough work-out
Choosing the right propeller
Choosing the correct propeller for your boat is a tricky business ? we explain the physics
Waiting for the tide
News and views from the editor
News and regional news
National stories of interest to all boat owners, plus local news from your area
Bargains of the month
Special offers from our chandlery pages
Readers? letters
Are mini dive kits a good idea? Some say yes, others say no... PLUS marinised cats and the dangers of battery acid
Dave Selby
Does anchoring make you angry? This East Coaster finds it all as clear as mud
Sam Llewellyn
Solitude beckons when a mellow harbour gathering turns suddenly sour
Andrew Simpson
Everything in its place and a place for everything ? except on this boat
Ask the experts
Readers? problems solved, including a rolly motor-sailer, red diesel?s longevity, an overheating battery and which flag to fly
Towing
Tying your boat to the trailer securely
PBO products
PBO Reeds Small Craft Almanac and Sailing around the UK and Ireland
Course of the month
Learn a lot quickly with a shore- and sea-based RYA intensive learning course
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun?s bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
On the water
Using your anchor to help you berth: Old sailors? tricks from the past can be just as relevant
today for effective berthing in certain conditions
Cruising notes
A visit to favoured Clyde refuge, Tarbert Loch Fyne, finds a harbour in transformation, plus a major
project for Cherbourg?s Port Chantereyne. Meanwhile that old bugbear, bureaucracy, creates
hassle for cruisers on the Danube
Atlantic to Med by canal
Why slog the long way round Iberia when a shortcut can get you to the Med?
A passage across southern France begins with taking on the Gironde, Europe?s largest estuary...
and a little local vin
