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    Steps to stop outboard motor theft

    • September 7, 2010

    Tips from Navigators and General to stop toerags making off with your engine

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    Stop split pins shaking loose

    • September 6, 2010

    With silicone!

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    The Porridge effect

    • September 3, 2010

    remove fouling ASAP!

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    What happens when you mix waves and currents?

    • September 2, 2010

    Ken Endean's Coastal Turmoil tip

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    Beware katabatic gusts

    • September 1, 2010

    ...don't try to hide from rough weather behind a mountain

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    On the Thames, carry a VHF and keep a lookout behind

    • August 27, 2010

    Port of London authority advice

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    Turning the screws the right way

    • August 26, 2010

    Use the prop-walk to your advantage

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    Choosing which side to fix lines and fenders

    • August 25, 2010

    Berthing tip - choose both

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    Which side alongside?

    • August 24, 2010

    Berthing tip

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    Is that a skyscraper I see sailing towards me?

    • August 23, 2010

    But how can that be?

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    How to keep your outboard’s water cooling channels clear for longer

    • August 20, 2010

    Paint them with a thin layer of etch-primer

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    De-scale your toilet pipes

    • August 19, 2010

    ...the lemon-fresh way!

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    How to hoist your main easily with lazyjacks

    • August 18, 2010

    The trick is to ease miles on the mainsheet

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    An easy way to make sure your jib sheets don’t flog loose

    • August 17, 2010

    ...briefly heave to!

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    Two knots good

    • August 16, 2010

    ...when you tie your tender on

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    Slow down with an empty dumpy bag

    • August 13, 2010

    DIY drogues

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    Keep your boat afloat with a bottle of wine

    • August 12, 2010

    Ideas for keeping the ocean out

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    Check your mast and rigging from the deck

    • August 11, 2010

    If you're unable to climb up and look here's an idea

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    Why are boats like potatoes?

    • August 10, 2010

    How to spot a bouncy boat

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    Buying a brand new boat?

    • August 9, 2010

    Check new boat bunks from all angles

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