Ian Pirrie explains how to check the condition of the exhaust elbow on Yanmar GM engines
Ben Meakins
Grate blacking propeller antifouling
Does black grate polish work as propeller antifouling? This reader finds out...
How to find the source of a deck leak
However your decks are constructed, the water from a deck leak often emerges a considerable distance from where it enters. The point of emergence is usually very clear to see…
Dingy dinghy blues
Daria Blackwell uses a 'miracle' product to clean a heavy yellow stain from a fibreglass dinghy
Vinyl wrap your boat’s hull
When Tim Powell bought a 30-year-old Gib’Sea 28 he knew that one of his first jobs would be getting the topsides looking like new again. If your gel coat is…
Stop water getting below with a navel pipe bung
Derek Fairley makes a bung for his boat's navel pipe with the aid of some silicone rubber and a Choc Dips pot
Outboard engine stand from an old ladder
Michael Allen turns a condemned stepladder into a stand for his outboard engine
Cheap epoxy pump dispensers
Jonathan Humphreys uses empty hand-wash bottles as epoxy pump dispensers to avoid waste and ensure the mix is right every time
3D printed filler cap wrench
Henry Lupton's design for a filler cap wrench can be downloaded and 3d-printed to protect your filler caps
5 Hand-bearing pilotage tips
An aide-memoire to using a handbearing compass, transits and bearings for quick and easy coastal pilotage
How to deal with riding turns on a winch
Riding turns always occur at the worst possible moment - here's how to remove a riding turn and avoid them in the first place
9 ways to keep your log impeller fouling-free
We received a deluge of responses when we asked how you keep your log impellers fouling-free. Here are 9 of the best...
How to check your rigging
Maintenance of your rigging can save expensive failures and could be a lifesaver - here's how to check your boat's rigging
Sculling over the stern
How to scull over the stern: Learn to propel your dinghy using a traditional skill that's still relevant today
Non-skid deck cleaners tested
Which cleaning products are the most efficient at removing ingrained dirt from boat decks? PBO’s Ben Meakins tries out a selection from the chandlery shelves
Protecting halyards over winter
Sam Longley's method to protect and clean his boat's halyards over the winter
Boat toilet seat retainer
Jos Binns uses a childproof cupboard door catch to secure the heads lid at sea and prevent painful accidents...
Forepeak berth extension
Ben Meakins gets a good night sleep with an extension piece for the forepeak on his Hunter Impala 28
Updating electronic charts
Despite the accuracy offered by digital charting, updating electronic charts is a complicated process. Here's how to keep your electronic charts up to date
Reefing horn modifications
Geoff Champion modifies his reefing horns to help the cringles stay put when slabbing in a reef