PBO September 2011 issue
On sale: Thu, 18 Aug 2011
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What's in the September 2011 issue of PBO
BOATS:
The Hurley story
All about the British boatbuilding firm and the boats which make for great second-hand bargains today
BayCruiser 23 tested
Despite classic elements this boat is much more than a trad-style trailable weekender
Boatyard yachties
Travails and triumphs in pursuance of the liveaboard dream
PRACTICAL:
Roller reefing
DIY jib furling gear installation
Collapsible dinghy
Designing a folding tender and davits
Replacing chain links
How to replace rusty and damaged anchor chain links without welding
Upgrading a nav area
Ingenious modifications to make a limited nav space more useable
Getting round to sanding
How to speed up the repetitious sanding of wooden cylindrical objects
Be secure in your thinking
Illustrated tips to beat the thieves
Tip of the month
Checking your boat's gas system
GEAR:
Rescue lines on test
We test products to assess how far a rescue line may be thrown to a MOB
Gear tests
Weather and AIS gear, a polishing pack and some padded oilies
SEAMANSHIP:
Heaving to with four boat-types
How tricky is heaving to - We tried four different hull designs to find out
Nav in a Nutshell
Using radar to help with navigation
Nautical know-how
A guide to headsail trim, and why to sail rather than motor in rough conditions
Learning the skills of pilotage
What every Yachtmaster needs to know about this tricky but rewarding skill
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:
Falmouth harbour guide
Falmouth: A guide to the approaches and entrance to the Fal Estuary
ON THE WATER:
Brittany on a budget
A budget-conscious autumn cruise
Cruising Notes
Don't overlook Newhaven and Folkestone
Broadening your horizons
How yacht hirers can enjoy a week's convivial racing on the Norfolk Broads
SPECIAL FEATURES:
Southampton Boat Show
Preview to the 16-25 September show
Small boats at the show
Some of the more affordable offerings at this year's Southampton Boat Show
WIN:
Win a Crystal-Glo boat care starter pack, worth £27.99
Win a Cooper anchor, worth £50
Win a book of knots, worth £14.99
REGULARS:
Waiting for the tide
The editor looks forward to a yacht refit with returned hostages Paul and Rachel Chandler, ponders the costs of dropping anchor and pleads for a few minutes on a worthy survey
News
Collision at Cowes, Coastguard 'despair', cowman's round-Britain, French canal trees dying, becalmed gaffers, two drugs busts, a stolen parrot... and more
Regional news
Bargains of the month
Readers' letters
Boat recovery costs, shifting mould, baby on board, AWOL marinas, island confusion, troubleshooting with PBO, knotical know-how... and more
Dave Selby
A voyage into the heart of darkness
Andrew Simpson
Sailing: the good old, bad old days
Sam Llewellyn
The finer points of stern-to mooring
Ask the experts
Questions on rigging, electrics and more
Galley gourmet
Ingredients for a simple beach barbecue, and making a heavenly hotpot
Boat-owner's diary
The highs and lows of boat ownership
Learning from experience
A reader is forced to think quickly when his water separator fuel filter shatters
Course of the month
The RYA Day Skipper Sail course
PBO Chandlery
The latest product news and bargains
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
