How to get a good finish
Practical
Scraping?
Keep it sharp
Cable deck glands
...are a prime source of leaks. How to seal them!
A good rain guard washboard
Keep rain out and light in
The key to a really good gelcoat polish
Two stages
Say Cheese!
The camera is your friend for boat work
Dry bag grab bag?
Remember to leave a space for air
Black marks on the transom?
Fuel for thought
Surveying the seabed
At anchor
Gas leaks – at a glance
Install a bubble tester
Masking up teak decks
get the tape that sticks...
Chainplates and toggles
Pad them out to spread the load evenly
How to stop Sikaflex sticking to your hands
the easy way!
Beware paint stripper!
Make sure it's suitable
Don’t forget the engine anode!
...in the rush to get back in the water
Boat-owner’s diary
The PBO 'family' share their boat-owning treats, trials and tribulations
Sanding filler
Don't press too hard
Chasing a leak
Tips for finding that pesky drip
Removing old stern gland packing in situ
Screw it!
Thinking of antifouling in strong winds?
Might be time to reconsider