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…
First offshore passage in a pocket cruiser – Essex to Belgium
George Stanton battles mal de mer as he crosses the North Sea from Suffolk to Oostende in a 17ft Hurley Silhouette
Why are boat owners being urged to switch to aluminium anodes?
Boat owners and boatbuilders across the UK are being urged to switch from zinc to aluminium anodes to help marine life, in addition to the scientific and price benefits.
Westerly Cirrus and Tiger: two excellent fast cruisers that can now be bought for the price of a decent sofa!
Clive Marsh shares why those looking for a smaller boat should consider the Westerly Cirrus and Tiger
‘Public needs greater access to refillable products’ finds marine conservation report
Last year, 14,000 volunteers for the Marine Conservation Society removed 17,208kgs of litter from our coast.
Best boats for a family: sail and power
Duncan Kent chooses a selection of sail and power boats that are ideally suited to cruising with your children and grandchildren
New PBO Subscriber Benefit worth £634!
If you are a subscriber to the print edition of Practical Boat Owner you can now have free access to digital copies of the magazine
How to find the best boat insurance
Boat insurance costs are rising but you can still get the right cover for your kind of cruising if you do some homework, says Jake Kavanagh
Boat launch checklist: all the jobs you need to do for a hassle free start to the season
Take the stress out of the big day with practical tips from Practical Boat Owner's Ali Wood
Cleaning with acid and its uses onboard
Applying corrosive acid to magically clean or loosen a boat part sounds tempting - but caution is required, as Andy Pag advises
Looking at buying a boat in 2024? Get advice from the professionals to avoid the pitfalls
Surveyor Ben Sutcliffe-Davies looks at the changes since Brexit and advises how boat owners in the UK can avoid the pitfalls
Countdown to the British Motor Yacht Show 2024
More than 70 boats from 50 brands will be on display at the British Motor Yacht Show, which will be held in May
TV on a boat: how to improve reception
Charles Beddingfield has a TV on his boat but is struggling to get a decent reception. PBO expert James Turner has the answer
Cornish Crabbers appoints liquidator
British sail boat builders Cornish Crabbers' business and assets are up for sale, after the firm went into voluntary liquidation
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 tools and spares you shouldn’t…
Details announced for the South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show 2024
The South Coast and Green Tech Boat Show will return in April, featuring power, sail and electric brands
IKEA Tillreda portable induction hob: reader tested
Libby Earle shares advice about cooking on board and her verdict on a portable IKEA Tillreda induction hob for use in harbour
Sea to Summit Hydraulic Pro Dry Pack: long term test
Katy Stickland tests the submersible rucksack-style Sea to Summit Hydraulic Pro Dry Pack, subjecting it to journeys by sea, air and rail over a seven month period
An evening of essential sailing information with the Cruising Association
The Cruising Association is holding an evening of talks to share the latest practical advice on orca encounters, EU visas and permits and more
Dates for the 2024 Wharram Hui announced
The annual Wharram Hui is held to celebrate the work of James Wharram Designs and for owners and fans of these unique sailing catamarans
How to make a low friction ring with soft shackle
Remy Laine shows how he made a low friction ring with integrated soft shackle