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…
Practical Boat Owner
May issue – out 14 March
15 fixes at sea: sailors share how to deal with a range of problems afloat from a dismasting and rudder damage to chafe, the essential…
Irish Sailing Association defends Marine Diesel network
The European Commission is referring Ireland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for not properly applying the rules on fiscal marking on fuel Under EU rules on…
How to service your marine diesel engine
The unique challenges of the marine environment mean regular engine servicing is essential for any boat owner. Winter is the ideal time to do this, making next spring’s launch much…
RYA AIS survey results
Almost 1,300 people responded with the majority being from around the UK
Deck paints on test
With more than 7,000 visitors to the boatjumble, many of whom climbed our ramp, PBO readers’ feet must have caused more traffic in a day than many boat decks would…
Boatowners protest on Guernsey
Guernsey boatowners, threatened with a 100% increase in mooring charges, have reacted angrily to the Harbour Authorities proposals
Clipper Race allegation dismissed
"The judge intends awarding costs to Clipper Ventures on the basis that there was never any sensible basis for suing Sir Robin Knox-Johnston"
Bermudan rig vs Junk rig
David Harding sets up a direct comparison between Junk- and Bermudan-rigged Splinters to find out how they handle
HMS Argyll delivers triple blow to drug smugglers
It's the third drugs seizure from boats in the Caribbean in three months: £36million-worth of cocaine
Yarmouth Harbour new breakwater plans
A £10million replacement breakwater scheme has been announced for Yarmouth Harbour
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Route du Rhum glory
‘I am absolutely over the moon and ecstatic to get third,” said 75-year-old Sir Robin
Tips and tricks for sailing on rivers
Expert advice for tricks and tips for better sailing on rivers
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston back in third in Route du Rhum race
With 275 miles to go to the finishing line at Point à Pitre...
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Dripless shaft seals – PBO Buyer’s Guide
The once-ubiquitous stuffing-box stern gland still has much in its favour – it’s simple, tried-and-tested and easy to repair and service. But even a well-adjusted stuffing box should drip into…
The PBO 2014 Marina Price Guide
PBO’s unique annual guide features 259 coastal marinas around the British Isles with regional and national price rankings, plus information on the facilities available. Compiled by Laura Kitching
The best dehumidifiers tested
Keeping dampness at bay from boat interiors is an ongoing battle: Alex Bell assesses nine dehumidifiers for efficiency, power consumption and portability
DAME Award winners at METS
Six category winners were presented with their awards at METS after being chosen from a shortlist of 45 products, whittled down from 116 entries
14 iPad and Android navigation apps tested
Gear test following an explosion in the number of marine navigation apps available for iPad and Android devices in the past few years.
Kintyre to the Treshnish Western Isles
David Rainsbury encounters otters, puffins, Fingal’s Cave and fell-walkers on a leisurely cruise among the glorious Western Isles
Cruising to Brittany and the Channel Islands in a 21ft yacht
Carlton Douglas takes his 21ft Westerly Jouster for a fortnight’s cruise to Brittany and back, with stops in St Helier and Herm on the homeward leg