PBO October 2011 issue
On sale: Thu, 15 Sep 2011
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What's in the October 2011 issue of PBO?
BOATS
Rebuilding Lynn Rival
Somali pirate kidnap victims Paul and Rachel Chandler have started to put their lives – and their Rival 38 – back together
Wheelhouse cruisers
The 'inside' story on several boats that offer comfortable sailing in all conditions
S-700 tested
The Polish-designed S-700 trailable-sailer shows what she can do
PRACTICAL:
A lorry for your boat!
How do you get a 114-year-old gaffer to France on a budget? Simple... buy a lorry and convert it to a boat transporter yourself
How to fit new windows
Making templates and tips for fitting, plus how boat windows are manufactured
Twin-rudder conversion
How a Southerly owner made and fitted twin rudders to his 30-year-old boat
Dogged by a clogged log?
PBO readers provide suggestions on the prevention of log impeller fouling
Two practical projects
Table stowage and fuel system bleeding
Oil lamps aboard
Even on modern boats, traditional oil lamps needn't get on your wick
Rig maintenance
Carry out a late-season inspection aloft
Moving boats on land
Tips from the PBO Sketchbook for easily moving boats and gear around on land
GEAR:
Wind scoops on test
How effective are wind scoops for improving ventilation down below?
AIS screen test
We test 10 AIS units as receivers
SEAMANSHIP:
Sailing in storms and squalls
Take challenging weather in your stride
Collision avoidance
What every Yachtmaster needs to know
Nautical know-how
Tips to release riding turns on winches
Nav in a Nutshell
Pros and cons of printed paper charts
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:
Mevagissey harbour guide
Often overlooked, this West Coast fishing port is perfect for the leisure sailor
ON THE WATER:
Cruising Notes
Savouring the East Coast port of Southwold, plus free parking in Guernsey
Knockdown out of nowhere
A sudden 32-knot wind turned a quiet drift into a tense struggle to remain afloat
SPECIAL FEATURES:
PBO Green Awards
Announcing the winners for 2011
Southampton Boat Show
Your guide to the show's attractions, with a full list of exhibitors and a handy map to help you find them
New boats at the Southampton Boat Show
We highlight the bigger boats to browse, priced from £120,000 upwards
WIN:
Win one of two OverBoard 60-litre roll-top bags worth £46
Win six packs of Dri-Boat desiccant, worth £16.95 each
Win a Boaties Fry Pan with lid, worth £25, plus win a Boaties Fry Pan cookbook worth £5.99
REGULARS:
Waiting for the tide
The editor gets to know Jill better, wonders who uses DSC, and bangs the drum for Sea Survival training
News
Fastnet rescue, MCZs update, hurricane hits boats, Americas in Plymouth, Falmouth gets zombied, Najad goes under, celeb rescues, Scotland show and Coastwatch tower... and more
Regional news
Bargains of the month
Readers' letters
Red diesel in France, kids' stuff, harbour limits, Hunters nuts, missing rock, diagram dilemma... and more
Dave Selby
Ever been Alpha Bravo Tangoed?
Andrew Simpson
The allure of old shipyards
Sam Llewellyn
Salt horse?! Nay, nay and thrice neigh
Ask the experts
Questions on paint, electrics and more
Galley gourmet
Find out how to cook while saving energy
Boat-owner's diary
The highs and lows of boat ownership
Course of the month
The RYA Day Skipper Practical Motor course
PBO Chandlery
Navigation systems, dinghy news and other products and bargains
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
