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    How to carry out basic lifejacket checks at home

    • December 1, 2014

    It’s recommended that you take your lifejackets for a full service every year, but for many boat owners this job is near the bottom of the ‘to-do’ list and often…

    How to make your jacket waterproof again – 7 products tested

    • October 8, 2014

    PBO tests reproofing products

    How to make cockpit booster seats for more comfortable sailing

    • September 10, 2014

    Looking for a more comfortable sailing experience, James Brooking builds 'booster' seats for his cockpit

    VHF essentials: How to solder a PL259 plug to a VHF cable

    • April 22, 2014

    Connecting a PL259 plug to a VHF aerial cable - step by step

    How to drill plastic – expert tips on making holes in acrylic

    • April 22, 2014

    A reader's question about drilling acrylic is answered by one of PBO's experts

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