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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

Robert Melotti

Waist

W-whiskey

Tyfon

Two blocks

Twisted shackle

Twin keels

Lutchet

LWL

Cyclone

Cutwater

Cutter

Cutless bearing

Cut splice

Current

Cuddy

Crutch

Cruiser

Cruise

Cruise, to

Crown knot

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

How to keep your anchor secure when not in use

Applying fairing filler to curves

Round the Island race – safety

Drilling through a cored deck

Radar scanners – size matters

How to keep a straight course in fog

Beginner tiller training tips

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