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Summer 2020

Boat electronics on a budget is the big story this month in the Summer issue of PBO. Rupert Holmes highlights the difference between what you want and what you need on board and shares some top tips for anyone considering tearing the lot out and starting again. We review the Nic 32 and a trio of Great British motor-sailers, plus there are amazing adventures, reader restorations and heaps of top…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Keel and rudder repairs on the PBO Project Boat

Deep ding in your gelcoat?

Tie your own bowline

Get more from a gallon: Tip No 4

How to contain the mess when you’re scraping antifouling

The key to a really good gelcoat polish

How to prepare your boat for a severe storm

Summer 2020

How to: check and change an anode

Youtube sailing: 6 of the best episodes about learning lessons at sea

How to: service your lifejacket