That’s when I was told the cutless bearing was rattling and the cutless bearing housing itself was dezincified and well past ...
Multiple circumnavigators include Bernard Moitessier, Sir Robin Knox-Johnston... and now Practical Boat Owner columnist Dave ...
The ability to soften that slamming motion of a fast boat at sea has been greatly helped with more advanced and compact ...
With her long keel, appealing lines, big-boat feel and surprisingly roomy interior, the Frances 26 is a sought-after, second-hand buy, says David Harding Boats that are both modest in size and classic ...
There’s no such thing as a free boat is an oft-repeated expression in the world of boat restoration and, sadly, it’s usually not far from the truth. I’ve lost count of the number of ‘bargain’ boats ...
When the boating budget is tight there are superficially compelling financial reasons for considering the purchase of a used boat trailer Unfortunately, however, it is all too easy to buy a trailer ...
When things get hairy at sea, you need to be able to reduce sail to suit. Most cruising boats have two or three sets of reef points in the main, but once the wind’s up to Force 7 or above (35 knots ...
Amendment 4 of MGN 436 ‘Whole body vibration: guidance on mitigating against the effects of shocks and impacts on small vessels’, reflects on the evolving knowledge and best practice including the use ...
The 5ft x 3ft flag was transported by foot, kayak, bicycle, cable car, horseback, light aircraft, steam trains, RNLI lifeboats, police rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) and convoys of classic vehicles.