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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

Range

Ramark

Rake

Raise, to

Rail

Raft, to

Radio

Raffee

Pyrotechnic

Putty

Put off

Put about, to

Pushpit

Purchase

Punt

Pulpit

Pudding, puddening

Prow

Propeller

Prolonged blast

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

How to keep your anchor secure when not in use

A good rain guard washboard

Dropping the kite: a top tip

Essential spares, part 5

Table Fiddles – what works best?

How to hoist your main easily with lazyjacks

Emergency food

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