The history of Solvents
Practical
How much is enough for a deposit when buying a boat?
10% need not always be the price
Jumping overboard to clear the prop?
Consider how to get back on board
The most useful tool on board?
A bit of bent wire!
The engines come in two by two
Struggling for spares? Some engines from different makes are the same...
DIY stove-top oven warning
Common camping oven could be a carbon-monoxide risk on board
Selling your boat?
Some quick jobs will make her more attractive...
VHF issues? Probably the wiring…
You can often buy replacement parts
Trailer-sailing? Tow your boat safely
Simple stop and check technique
Invest in an exhaust overheat alarm
The quickest way to spot engine cooling failure
Navigation by eye – what is a Kamal?
DIY sextant
Six is the magic number for countering leeway
Navigating by degrees
Which hull should house a catamaran’s depth transducer?
Put it in the starboard hull
What’s the French phrase for….?
Weather words en Francais
Accidentally started filling your water tank with diesel?
Steam cleaning is the answer
Not Cooking with Gas?
Try cleaning the burners
Wear lots of thin layers at sea
It can help stop seasickness.
Towing your boat: video masterclass
Video masterclass guide to towing your boat safely, including setting off, reversing, launching and recovery
At sea, carry out a regular shackle check
They undo themselves!!
What is a safe speed in reduced visibility?
Some scary calculations