Popular classics! 11 great yachts and what they cost today (part 1 post war and 1950s) in the latest issue of PBO
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Visitors guide to Littlehampton for boat owners
Described by Vogue magazine as one of the coolest seaside resorts in Britain, this seaside town nestled along the south east coastline is enjoying a new lease of life following…
January 2019
How DIY two-pack paint can make your boat shine and save £££s, a guide to used boat shows, and more!
December 2018
Reviving a 40-year-old family Contessa, stolen ideas from the superyacht yards, plus how to descale loo pipes
Court of Justice of the European Union rules against HMRC over red diesel
A decision from the Court of Justice of the European Union could end the use of red diesel for private pleasure craft in the UK
September 2018
Join the SAIL REVOLUTION: high tech cloth for everyday cruisers, point higher, cruise faster, save £££, plus Bluebird K3 restoration
August 2018
On test: new Crabber 24. See what happened when we put the Mk 5 version through the wringer, and more!
How to clean an outboard motor carburettor step-by-step
If you have trouble with a small outboard motor it can often be attributed to the fuel. David Parker describes how he saved a lot of money with a careful…
Save 15% on advance Beaulieu Boatjumble tickets with the 2018 PBO discount code!
The countdown is on for the biggest boat jumble in the south! It returns to the New Forest, Hampshire on Sunday 22 April. Advance event tickets are on sale at…
PBO Ask the Experts LIVE returns to Beaulieu Boatjumble
The largest outdoor sale of boating items in Europe - Beaulieu Boatjumble - returns on 22 April 2018, along with PBO's Ask the Experts LIVE
400% boat tax increase for some cruisers in Croatia
There are now fears that sailors in Croatia will leave the country rather than pay the additional costs
November 2017
In the November 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
Call for more reporting of fishing gear entanglement
The RYA says it has received only 85 reports since it launched its online fishing entanglement form and more is needed if the Government is to take action
Anchoring in eelgrass: concerns raised in South Devon
Torquay's coastal zoo, Living Coasts, is warning that anchoring in the protected eelgrass beds off Torbay could threaten the local seahorse population
Fines for red diesel put on hold until further notice
The RYA is advising all sailors visiting Belgium that fines for having red diesel on board remain suspended
Emotional homecoming for Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust Round Britain 2017 crew
The Round Britain '17 crew covered 2,206 nautical miles in 17 legs to complete their circumnavigation of the British Isles aboard the Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust yacht, Moonspray
October 2017
In the October 2017 issue of Practical Boat Owner magazine...
A lot of water under the bridge – Dave Selby’s Mad about the Boat
An emotional homecoming to the River Thames, where Dave’s sailing odyssey began...from his October 2017 PBO column and podcast
Lifeboat launched to out-of-control boat
"People in charge of high powered craft should use their kill cords"... a 4m RIB was careering around in the sea off Penbryn beach with no one on board.
Hampshire marine flare disposal scheme launched
The goal is to raise £85,000 for two dedicated collection points in Fareham and Lymington, to provide a free flare disposal service for up to 10 years.