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    Tip of the Day

    Non-slip on painted surfaces

    • January 21, 2013

    How to make a grippy surface

    Tip of the Day

    De-dusting with thinners before painting

    • January 16, 2013

    Thinners - tips

    Tip of the Day

    Looking for a mark at sea?

    • January 8, 2013

    Stand up!

    Tip of the Day

    Buying sanding discs

    • January 3, 2013

    Tips to save money when sanding

    Tip of the Day

    Mousing a lost halyard

    • January 2, 2013

    One way to weight the line

    Tip of the Day

    Painting a hull – tips

    • December 17, 2012

    How to get a better depth of colour

    Tip of the Day

    Heater care

    • October 29, 2012

    Make it more efficient

    Tip of the Day

    Keep your batteries in tip-top condition

    • October 9, 2012

    this winter

    Tip of the Day

    Keep your zips running free

    • October 5, 2012

    Pre-winter tip

    Tip of the Day

    Stop your fenders popping out

    • September 26, 2012

    onshore wind? In a raft?

    Tip of the Day

    Boat fridges – keeping them organised

    • September 21, 2012

    They're often quite deep

    Tip of the Day

    Allen/Hex Keys

    • September 12, 2012

    Check before you force it

    Tip of the Day

    Hoisting signal flags

    • September 10, 2012

    how not to lose a halyard

    Tip of the Day

    Cleaning upholstered headlinings

    • August 1, 2012

    Try this!

    Tip of the Day

    Before you reach for the WD40

    • July 31, 2012

    Try this!

    Tip of the Day

    Removing an old impeller

    • July 10, 2012

    Without damaging the pump housing

    Tip of the Day

    Passage planning? Be flexible!

    • June 26, 2012

    Look at the other options when making your plan

    Tip of the Day

    Keep the navigator’s seat dry

    • June 25, 2012

    You'll thank yourself later!

    Tip of the Day

    Kitchen roll is a boat owner’s best friend

    • June 22, 2012

    Multi-tool

    Tip of the Day

    4 stroke outboard reluctant to start?

    • June 21, 2012

    Try this tip!

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