Splicing an eye in hi-tech Dyneema rope is a slightly different process than for polyester braid, demonstrated in PBO August 2013, although the principle is very similar.
Ben Meakins
When installing transducers
Give the o rings a smear
Video: Top-coating the PBO Project Boat
We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane topcoat
New marina development for Deacons
Hamble river boatyard plans new layout for berths at Bursledon
Buckler’s Hard museum celebrates 50 years
Maritime Museum rededicated to celebrate village link with the sea
Video: Undercoating the PBO Project Boat
We paint the hull and deck of our Snapdragon 23 with two-pack polyurethane undercoat
Drill holes in gelcoat without a crack
...and how to stop it cracking
No drips or spills when painting
An elastic band is your saviour...
Dropping a spinnaker
Use the mainsail to blanket it
Making compression joints with copper pipe
How much should you tighten the nuts?
How to strip boat paint with a heat gun
Heat the scraper, not the paint!
Video: Painting the PBO Project Boat
After months of filling and fairing, we epoxy prime our Snapdragon 23's deck moulding
Applying filler
Flexible scrapers are best
Applying Deck Paint
Speed up the job and get a better finish with this deck paint tip
Changing a water pump impeller
A tip to make it easier
Emergency food
Squirrel some away on board
Sanding concave contours
Roll it!
Rubbing down antifouling?
Don't skimp on the wet/dry sandpaper
Help welcome Alex Thomson home to Gosport
Vendee Globe star to arrive home on Saturday 9th Feb
Tablet navigation – mount it safely
Why not mount it on the washboards?