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Morco water heater recall due to risk of gas leak
The four models of open-flued Morco water heater affected by the product recalll Morco Products Ltd has announced it is recalling four of its open-flued water heaters, due to the risk of a gas leak
Morco Products Ltd has announced it is recalling four of its open-flued water heaters, due to the risk of a gas leak -
Seamanship tips from a seasoned sailing instructor
Experienced mariner Sticky Stapylton shares some more of his useful seamanship tips
Sticky Stapylton has sailed thousands of miles and taught numerous people how to sail. He shares some of his seamanship tips -
How to change a boat engine filter
Oil, fuel and air filters should be changed annually to keep your engine running smoothly. Credit: Stu Davies Stu Davies takes us back to basics and advises on how to change oil, fuel and air filters on your engine
Stu Davies takes us back to basics and advises on how to change oil, fuel and air filters on your engine -
Boat instrument panel and helm refit: step-by-step
The instrument panel was in need of a complete overhaul. Credit: Tony Davies Tony Davies shows how he rebuilt the helm position and instrument panel on a 1970s Reinell V-204 sports cruiser
Tony Davies shows how he rebuilt the helm position and instrument panel on a 1970s Reinell V-204 sports cruiser -
Boat protection: how to prepare your yacht for a storm in harbour
How prepared is your boat to ride out a storm? Credit: Ken Endean PBO experts and readers share tips on keeping your boat safe in a blow
PBO experts and readers share tips on keeping your boat safe in a blow -
A sustainable alternative to marine ply?
Supersede has a hollow matrix to improve strength and reduce weight Even the best marine ply is not totally moisture resistant and will eventually succumb to rot after extended periods of raised moisture levels. Supersede Marine Board is said to be the first true 1:1 replacement to marine-grade plywood.
Even the best marine ply is not totally moisture resistant and will eventually succumb to rot after extended periods of raised moisture levels. Supersede Marine Board is said to be the first true 1:1 replacement to marine-grade plywood. -
The pneumatic keel
The water ballast keel on Skarwen is controlled with a simple air pump. Credit: Bjorn Haraldsson Ben Lowings talks to Bjorn Haraldsson about his simple air-regulated keel
Ben Lowings talks to Bjorn Haraldsson about his simple air-regulated keel -
11 Practical Gift Ideas That Sailors Actually Want!
From the pages of Practical Boat Owner magazine – our pick of the best practical gift ideas for the boat owner in your life
Finding decent gifts for boat owners is an unenviably tricky task, but luckily Practical Boat Owner is here to help! …Continue reading » -
Hanneke Boon: Life after Wharram
Hanneke Boon now heads the James Wharram Designs business. Credit: Hanneke Boon/James Wharram archive Ali Wood learns how a shy 19-year-old – one of James Wharram’s ‘five girls’ – became a designer, skipper and head of a multihull business
Ali Wood learns how a shy 19-year-old – one of James Wharram’s ‘five girls’ – became a designer, skipper and head of a multihull business -
A solo sailor shares his top safety tips
John Cotton has made several modifications to use Albin Ballad. Credit: John Cotton John Cotton describes the modifications he has made to his Albin Ballad to make her a safe and dependable yacht for Nordic single-handing
John Cotton describes the modifications he has made to his Albin Ballad to make her a safe and dependable yacht for Nordic single-handing