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May 21

Is your boat shipshape? Top advice this month on antifouling, rig-tuning, protecting gelcoat and stopping leaks. Plus, we celebrate Cornish shrimpers and Scottish traditional fishing boats, take a Covid-secure cruise to the Isles of Scilly, and showcase some fantastic reader restorations. Haven’t you all been busy during lockdown! Click here to find your nearest shop selling PBO on the newsstand · Buy a single issue delivered to your door! OR…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Two uses for Ikea bed slats

Using a router

The engines come in two by two

Non-slip on painted surfaces

Essential spares, part 1

Get checked as the season starts…

Treat sills with respect

Dress to keep warm

May 21

How to check your rigging – video guide

How to repair gel coat damage – video guide

Rustler 33 review and test sail – a pleasure to look at and a pleasure to sail