Clearly mark the lifting points on the hull of your boat
Practical
Save your pockets!
Winch handle pockets degrade over time and end up looking dirty and messy – so stick them on with industrial-strength Velcro and keep them down below when the boat’s not…
When installing transducers
Give the o rings a smear
Drill holes in gelcoat without a crack
...and how to stop it cracking
No drips or spills when painting
An elastic band is your saviour...
Dropping a spinnaker
Use the mainsail to blanket it
Making compression joints with copper pipe
How much should you tighten the nuts?
Boat-owner’s diary
The PBO 'family' share their boat-owning treats, trials and tribulations
How to strip boat paint with a heat gun
Heat the scraper, not the paint!
Applying filler
Flexible scrapers are best
Applying Deck Paint
Speed up the job and get a better finish with this deck paint tip
Changing a water pump impeller
A tip to make it easier
Emergency food
Squirrel some away on board
Sanding concave contours
Roll it!
Rubbing down antifouling?
Don't skimp on the wet/dry sandpaper
Tablet navigation – mount it safely
Why not mount it on the washboards?
Lose your engine keys when you need them most?
How to know where they are
Sailing on to a mooring?
Engine kaput? The kicking strap is your friend
Applying fairing filler to curves
Try a gloved finger
Boat paint rollers – tips for epoxies and two-pack paint
Tips for a good finish