PBO Summer 2012 issue
On sale: Thu, 21 Jun 2012
What's in the Summer 2012 issue of PBO?
BOATS
Rustler 33 on test:A purpose-built weekender that is suited to the job
The Beneteau story:The French family firm that became a boatbuilding behemoth
Bargain Hunter:A reader finds a Hunter 19 eBay bargain
New boats:The latest in power and sail
PRACTICAL
Ask the experts:Questions on gas fittings, engines, insurance... and more
Install an electric windlass:A step-by-step guide
How to draw keel bolts:The ballast of most wooden yachts hangs off a few bolts, so it's vital they're sound
Stop birds messing your boat:Illustrated hints and tips from the PBO Sketchbook
Practical projects and tips:PBO readers share their knowledge
How to repair a wind indicator:Replacing the cups on a wind speed masthead sensor
SEAMANSHIP
Colregs made simple:Part Two of PBO's easy guide, including an at-a-glance guide
Is it safe to clip on?:The PBO test team look at how to recover a tethered MOB from the water
Nav in a nutshell:Brainpower is still best for navigation
GEAR
Outboard engines:Which 5hp model performs best?
Cruising afar? You need SSB:What SSB radio is, how to install it and how to use it
New gear: Latest product news
SPECIALS
PBO's visitor's berth guide:Where and how to find a bargain visitor's berth this summer
Win a McMurdo PLB:A FastFind 220 Personal Locator Beacon is up for grabs
ON THE WATER
'My round Britain adventure:One man and his 17ft boat
Learning from experience:North Sea storm
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
Cruising notes:Marina redevelopment in Malta, enforced boatyard regulations in Spain and free mooring on the East Coast
REGULARS
Waiting for the tide:The editor's news and views
News:A teenager jumps onto a ferry to stay alive, yachts head to Greece despite political crisis, PBO readers criticise Jubilee pageant coverage... and more
Regional news
Bargains of the month
Readers' letters:A buoyant discussion, spinnaker science.. and more
Sam Llewellyn:A sense of porpoise
Andrew Simpson:The role of lookout is perfectly suited to night owls and larks
Boat-owner's diary:The highs and lows of boat ownership
Galley gourmet:A boater's cassoulet
Chart updates
Bosun's bag: Maritime mischief as seen by readers
BACK ISSUES
Back issues cost £6.95 each and can be obtained by calling +44 (0)1733 385170 (24hrs), website www.mags-uk.com/ipc
