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Pat Manley tribute
Pat Manley, a long-time contributor to PBO and who regularly featured in our Ask the Experts pages, passed away on 5 September.
Lay up for winter – check list
Simple steps to make the winter laying-up process straightforward, painless and effective
What’s that boat?
PBO readers call for help to identify their newly-bought project boats...
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PBO tests reproofing products
How to tune your rig
Read David Harding's in-depth guide to rig tuning
Make your own transom shower fitting covers
Put spice pot lids to a new use with this budget tip to make transom shower fitting covers
PBO Sail Clinic: free hands-on expert advice for readers
PBO Technical Editor David Harding offers ideas to help a Kelt 5.50 that won't beat upwind
Six DIY tips to make your boat sail better
You don't need to spend a lot of money to get an older boat going more efficiently
Surviving immersion
What happens to your body when you fall into the water?
How to mask a straight waterline
How to get your boot-top or waterline straight and wobble-free
How to repack a Stern Gland – step-by-step
How to repack a traditional stuffing-box type stern gland
VHF essentials: How to solder a PL259 plug to a VHF cable
Connecting a PL259 plug to a VHF aerial cable - step by step
How to drill plastic – expert tips on making holes in acrylic
A reader's question about drilling acrylic is answered by one of PBO's experts
How to test an old VHF antenna and cable
A reader's question about testing a VHF antenna and coaxial cable answered by one of PBO's experts
Sealing a hull-to-keel joint
A reader's question about sealing a keel root answered by one of PBO's experts
Ask the Experts: repairing a Westerly Oceanranger
A reader's question about survey and corrosion gets answered by one of PBO's experts
Practical projects and tips
PBO readers and experts share their top tips on filling interior holes, cleaning alloy spars and more!
Ask the Experts: Passerelle problem
A reader's question about med mooring gets answered by PBO's experts
Practical tips from readers and PBO’s experts
How to make a bunk extension on a budget, stop the lids of heads slamming and more!