Outboard SOS: how to fix common engine problems; How to set up and get the most out of your chartplotter; The build of the 100cm…
Practical Boat Owner
January 2026 Issue – out on 20 November
Sailing on sunshine: how to get the most out of your solar panels; Latest advice on installing lithium batteries that every boat owner should read;…
Sluice aluminium and stainless fittings after sailing
Concentrated salt chrystals can cause havoc on metal fittings
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 9
Lose unnecessary top-hamper
Stay safe on the water
Clear, expert advice for swimmers and boaters on the prevention of death by drowning
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 8
Match your speed to the conditions
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 7
Have a regular service
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 6
Use fresh fuel
Lifeboat crew receive RNLI Gallantry medals
For two dramatic rescues
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 5
Use power trim
Listen online with PBO Dave Selby podcasts
Podcasting 'Mad about the boat' since 2007
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 4
Keep the boat level
World ARC 2012 – entry list now open
Can you afford to sell up and sail?
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 3
The right propeller
Worthing Beach dinghy occupant found safe
Coastguard alert cancelled after dinghy's occupant reclaimed boat on Worthing Beach
Learning to love lasers – old and new
Lasers, lasers, everywhere...
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 2
Clean your bottom
Urgent appeal as unmanned dinghy found on Worthing Beach
Fears for occupants as Solent Coastguard issues alert after dinghy found on Worthing Beach
Round the Island Race – cost of entry triples from Saturday
Entries still open at £72 per boat
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 1
Keep the propeller clean and free from dents
The perfectly balanced sailing boat should…
very gently round up when you let go of the tiller
How big is a knuckle sandwich?
Approximately 10 degrees