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    Using a laptop for navigation on board?

    • December 16, 2010

    Here's a way to use less power

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    Make your intentions clear

    • December 15, 2010

    Whether racing round the cans or crossing a shipping lane

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    Baffled by French meteo broadcasts?

    • December 10, 2010

    Never be baffled again with this guide!

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    Don’t dispose of your used engine oil containers yet

    • December 9, 2010

    There's life in them yet!

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    A heel-proof chart table

    • December 8, 2010

    Consider a strap

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    Tea, vicar?

    • December 3, 2010

    Tips for spill free tea

    IKEA Sunnan lamps

    Could this be the perfect onboard reading light?

    • December 2, 2010

    Cheap on-board lighting, the IKEA way

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    Diesel heaters are sensitive beasts

    • December 1, 2010

    At least when it comes to start-up voltage

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    How tight should a traditional stern gland be?

    • November 29, 2010

    Drip or no drip?

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    Check your stanchion bases

    • November 23, 2010

    They're the no1 cause of leaks down below

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    The long-distance spares kit

    • November 22, 2010

    Things to bear in mind

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    Scrubbing off? Keep antifouling from the river

    • November 19, 2010

    By using something every skipper has on board

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    Avoid dunking your outboard…

    • November 18, 2010

    With this tip! Is small better?

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    Don’t overtighten ‘glass bowl’ fuel filters

    • November 15, 2010

    It's a delicate balance

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    Don’t overgrease your winches

    • November 12, 2010

    Keep them turning all year round....

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    Still afloat? Keep your boat safe in the winter gales

    • November 11, 2010

    Essential tips to keep your boat snug and safe as the storms bite

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    Save sticky, UV-degraded plastic with cheap cola

    • November 10, 2010

    Fenders and clutch handles - a new lease of life

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    Don’t pinch in waves!

    • November 9, 2010

    it'll slow you down...

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    Help your headfoil last longer

    • November 5, 2010

    Save the foils with this tip

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    Prevent crossed threads

    • November 4, 2010

    How to avoid crossing or stripping a thread

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