110 ways to save money on your boating costs, from mooring and maintenance to rigging and sails! PLUS 12 anchor designs to consider, how to…
Practical Boat Owner
June issue – out 11 April
Is it time to swap your boat batteries? We look at the pros and cons of lithium-ion vs standard, installation dos and don’ts, bust the…
Penguin Hydropure filter
We test the Penguin Hydropure filter as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water
Aqua Clean Tabs
We test Aqua Clean Tabs as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water
Lemon Juice
We test Lemon Juice as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water
Aqua Sol
We test Aqua Sol as part of a test of 9 ways to improve the taste of your boat's tank water
Boat water tank treatments tested
The ‘tank taste’ you get from a boat’s fresh water tank can be pretty unpalatable, especially if you’re feeling seasick. Mostly this taste is disguised when used for cooking, but…
Replacing a Yanmar 1GM10 cylinder head
How to remove, inspect, replace if necessary, and refit a Yanmar 1GM10 cylinder head - step-by-step
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections April 2015
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3D printing boat parts
Much has recently been made in the papers about 3D printing, which can manufacture replacement bones, blood vessels, buildings and weapons, while NASA are even considering using it to construct…
PBO “Free Anchorage” playing cards – now online!
Practical Boat Owner magazine's "Free Anchorage" Playing Cards are now available to buy online for the first time through Piplers of Poole chandlery
Large seal on the beach sparks coastguard callout
Advice issued after Liverpool and Crosby Coastguard team was tasked following reports of a large seal on the beach at Formby
Lone yachtsman rescued off Irish coast
The lone yachtsman had radioed for help as the loss of power with no wind present had disabled his yacht.
Book your slot at PBO Ask the Experts Live!
Booking has now opened for the PBO Ask the Experts Live attraction at Beaulieu Boatjumble 2015.
Whitehaven Marina celebrates reopened sea lock
Whitehaven Marina has announced the successful completion of its annual sea lock maintenance in readiness for the coming summer season. The lock closure and maintenance was timed to cause the…
Sailors band together to help cyclone stricken Pacific Islanders
Sailors are joining forces to help those left devastated by Cyclone Pam in the South Pacific island nations of Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands
Inverness Search and Rescue helicopter service launched
The launch of the Inverness civilian UK search and rescue (SAR) helicopter service was marked today in a ceremony held at the new SAR base at Inverness Airport.
Life raft challenge for charity and science
Former soldier Wayne Ingram will be spending seven days and nights in the confines of a life raft this May.
Swanwick boatyard opening celebrations
The £5.8million new boatyard development at Swanwick Marina will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on Easter Monday
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections March 2015
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Major dredging project at Cowes Yacht Haven
A major dredging project is under way at Cowes Yacht Haven
Check your boat’s gas system
Considering gas is the most dangerous substance likely to be on board, you’d be surprised how far down the list most people place the safety of their gas system. Many…