About Practical Boat Owner

Keel know-how; How to gybe safely; Spotlight on the Nordic Folkboat; Hot water systems explained; Working with Perspex; Painting over varnish; Launching tips for dinghies;…

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

Practical Boat Owner

July 2026 – out 7 May

June 2026 issue – out on 9 April

End-for-end gybe

ENC

eLORAN

EGNOS

EBL

Dyneema

DSC

Dip-pole gybe

DGPS

Deck spreaders

Deck saloon

Deck organiser

Decca

Dayskipper

Cunningham

Cruising chute

CPA

Course up

Core

Composite

Plywood veneer: how to cut and fit it

Building a boat swimming platform: step-by-step

Don’t forget the engine anode!

Allen/Hex Keys

The camera is the best third hand

Alternative uses for a washboard

Bilge sensor clogging up with gunk?

Diesel heaters are sensitive beasts

May 2026 Issue – out 12 March

How to service your outboard steering

How to strip and tidy your boat deck

How to service a two-stroke outboard motor