PBO reader Clive Hathway has a leaking raw water pump. Should he buy a replacement or rebuild it? Stu Davies gives his advice
Rebuilding a water pump is a more cost effective solution to buying a new one. Credit: Clive HathwayPBO reader Clive Hathway has a leaking raw water pump. Should he buy a replacement or rebuild it? Stu Davies gives his advice
Gilbert Park explains how and why he installed an OLAS Guardian wireless kill cord on his planing sports cruiser...
The OLAS Guardian control unit (right) inside the console. Although it can’t be seen its 85dB siren is easily heard throughout the boatLightweight, planing motorboats are very susceptible to being blown off course when not under power. This is can be awkward …Continue reading »
RS Aero sailor Ken Fowler has become the first person to sail solo around every island in England and Wales
Ken Fowler has sailed more than 2,200 miles, raising over £70,000 for cancer charities. Credit: Giles Fletcher PhotographyKen Fowler has become the first sailor to sail solo around every island in England and Wales in his RS Aero
Genevieve Leaper shares her late father John Leaper’s recollections – compiled from handwritten notes – of cruising the Channel in his Shearwater sloop during the 1960s
John and Mary Leaper sailing Wataita. Credit: Kit ScrutonGenevieve Leaper shares her late father John Leaper’s recollections – compiled from handwritten notes – of cruising the Channel in his Shearwater sloop during the 1960s
RIB driver Morgan George Smith, 21, of Northampton is now serving a three-year jail sentence for gross negligence manslaughter
Morgan George Smith was under the influence of alcohol and was navigating at night using a mobile phone. Credit: Dorset PoliceRIB driver Morgan George Smith, 21, of Northampton is now serving a three-year jail sentence for gross negligence manslaughter
Why the correct manoeuvres for the sea conditions will reduce hogging and sagging stress on both ship and crew
Knowing how to sail in waves will reduce hogging and sagging stress for boat and crew. Credit: Nic Compton/AlamyWhy the correct manoeuvres for the sea conditions will reduce hogging and sagging stress on both ship and crew
Would gas to liquid (GTL) fuel work better than diesel fuel? PBO's engine whisperer, Stu Davies ponders the question
Shell's GTL fuel is a synthetic diesel refined from natural gas. Credit: ShellWould gas to liquid (GTL) fuel work better than diesel fuel? PBO's engine whisperer, Stu Davies ponders the question
So you're thinking of ditching that old gas cooker and trying some induction cooking? Here's what you need to know on power consumption and how to run one onboard your boat.
So you're thinking of ditching that old gas cooker and trying some induction cooking? Here's what you need to know on power consumption and how to run one onboard your boat.
Ali Wood gets some bug-beating advice from Marine 16’s Peter Weide and learns why modern diesel requires more attention than ever
Laura Davies looks for evidence of diesel bug in our Project Boat tankAli Wood gets some bug-beating advice from Marine 16’s Peter Weide and learns why modern diesel requires more attention than ever
Skeleton Crew, the only American team in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, have announced they are retiring from the event due to "unexpected challenges"
The crew of Godspeed have made the difficult decision to retire from the 2023 Ocean Globe Race. Credit: Godspeed/OGR23Skeleton Crew, the only American team in the 2023 Ocean Globe Race, have announced they are retiring from the event due to "unexpected challenges"
