PBO December 2011 issue
On sale: Thu, 10 Nov 2011
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What's in the December 2011 issue of PBO?
BOATS
Sigma 41 on test
A lot of boat for your money
100 years of X-Boats
The X One Design celebrates its centenary
PRACTICAL
Fit a bow thruster
Fitting a bow thruster to a Westerly – and saving around £4,000 in the process
Overhaul a heater
Getting the best from an Eberspächer D2 Airtronic diesel boat heater
Wax for winter
Wax and elbow grease can even bring strong UV and high salinity under control
Removing stubborn screws
Illustrated hints and practical tips from the PBO Sketchbook
Build deck lights
Joinery techniques for weatherproof seals and glazing on hinged deck lights
Plan a teak deck
Pirate kidnap victims Paul and Rachel Chandler continue restoring Lynn Rival
GEAR
Christmas crackers
Great gift ideas for sailors young and old
Changing charts
Boat owners? influence on electronic charts
AIS personal rescue beacon
We test the Kannad SafeLink R10 SART in Southampton Water
4G radar: is it the best yet?
The latest Simrad broadband on test
MOB Scoopa
The Sea Scoopa: an all-in-one MOB recovery system tested
SEAMANSHIP
Cul de sac tactics
An alternative plan in case things don't go as intended during marina manoeuvres
Course of the month
Coastal Skipper Practical: Sail and Motor
MOB and other emergencies
What every Yachtmaster needs to know
Use currents to your advantage
Nav in a nutshell tips and techniques
Nautical know-how
Adaptability can save your cruising holiday
ON THE WATER
Rudderless in the North Sea
A precarious situation in a Force 6-7
Cruising Notes
La Réunion and the west coast of Scotland
Biscay hell
A pleasant holiday sail to La Coruña followed by a hairy voyage home
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Helford heaven
All you need to know for a get-away-from-it-all cruise to the Helford River
SPECIAL FEATURES
65 ways to cut cruising costs
Keep sailing and keep saving!
All fresh and salty
Land Rover's ongoing voyage of Discovery
WIN
A PBO Almanac worth £16.99
An iPad 2
6 pairs of no-wear chafe guards
REGULARS
Waiting for the tide
Charts - new versus old, and French gaffer - new AND old
News
Falmouth MCZ threat, reports in on Condor and Cardiff collisions, pet travel rules change, round-Britain fundraisers... and more
Regional news
Bargains of the month
Readers' letters
DSC radios, diesel bug clog, bad smells, good harbours, dodgy red diesel... and more
Dave Selby
The lost art of losing deliberately
Sam Llewellyn
Titter ye knot: the discussion continues
Andrew Simpson
Microburst mayhem in the Med
Galley gourmet
Elegant chicken dinner on one burner
Boat-owner's diary
The highs and lows of boat ownership
Ask the experts
Questions on anodes, pumps and more
PBO Chandlery
The latest product news and bargains
Chart updates
Recent revisions from the Admiralty
Bosun's bag
Maritime mischief as seen by readers
