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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

Ben Meakins

Hard

Hard a-lee

Hard-chine

Harden in, to

Harmonic rolling

Harness

Hatch

Haul

Hawse-hole

Hawser-laid

Head

Heading

Heads

Headstay

Headsail

Heave Apart

Heave-to

Heaving line

Height of tide

Heel

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