How long would a 1kW hairdryer take to drain a 100Ah battery bank?
Practical
Sluice aluminium and stainless fittings after sailing
Concentrated salt chrystals can cause havoc on metal fittings
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 9
Lose unnecessary top-hamper
Stay safe on the water
Clear, expert advice for swimmers and boaters on the prevention of death by drowning
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 8
Match your speed to the conditions
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 7
Have a regular service
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 6
Use fresh fuel
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 5
Use power trim
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Get more from a gallon: Tip No 4
Keep the boat level
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 3
The right propeller
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 2
Clean your bottom
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 1
Keep the propeller clean and free from dents
The perfectly balanced sailing boat should…
very gently round up when you let go of the tiller
How big is a knuckle sandwich?
Approximately 10 degrees
Never start a journey on the first Monday in April
More nautical superstition - or is it just caution?
Alternatives to painting on antifouling
Less laborious than paint
Which lake is the largest in the British Isles?
Windermere or Lough Neagh?
All alone in your small tender?
Try using a nice long tiller extension
Antifouling the anode
Will make it last longer, but...