Next time your liferaft is being serviced, arrange with the service agent to see it inflated. Take a camera, so your crew can later familiarise themselves with the raft from…
Practical
Paper chart position fixing
save time when plotting positions on a paper chart in a hurry
Proper prop-polishing prevents poor performance
Tips to make your motoring more efficient
Set your anchor gently
...to make sure it holds
Don’t overgrease your winches
Avoid a gooey salty mess
Tips for re-sealing your hull/keel joint
Modify your scraper
Don’t drill too deep
Mark the drill bit with electrical tape
Cutting veneered ply
Use a stanley knife to make your life easier
Deck check: 11 essential mast and deck gear checks
Make sure the new season runs smoothly with these tips from Barton Marine
Revive weathered oiled wood…
with massage techniques
Don’t be left fuming
...when you lock out - switch off your engine
Flush your outboard through
...the easy way
Treat sills with respect
Wait a moment...
Extend the life of your batteries
Top tips from Mastervolt
Don’t over-tighten your sterngland
you'll regret it later!
Transform a hanging locker
into a more efficient use of space
Improve the shape of your roller-genoa
Luff tension is important
Make a round cutout – without a hole- or jig-saw
Cheap and easy way, without a holesaw
Cheap and easy pushpit seat
Consider canvas...
Cleat boots ain’t made for walking…
But this is what they do...