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June issue – out 11 April

Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the myths around lithium-ion batteries PLUS how to plug leaking decks, oil test for engine health and more! Order the June 2024 issue online now Buy a single issue delivered to your door! OR buy a single issue to download now · Buy a back issue…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Nautical Almanac

On the bow

On the beam

Oilies

Oil bag

Offshore

Offing

Off the wind

Occulting light

Observed position

Oar

Oakum

Neaped or beneaped

Neap tides

Navtex

Navigation

Navel pipe

Nautical mile

Nautical almanac

Narrows

Nail sick

Painting and varnishing a boat: how to get the perfect finish

How to keep your anchor secure when not in use

Lifting out quickly and easily

PG Tip of the Day

Don’t like swinging? Use a chum!

When your spark plug electrodes are red, yellow, brown or grey…

What’s affecting your compass?

Keep covered – keep safe over winter

June issue – out 11 April

Channel Hopping: Winded Voyage Sailing – don’t count this sailor out

Happy reunion and podium finish for transatlantic yacht Imi Makani

Channel Hopping: Alex Bevis gets an incurable case of the racing bug