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    Tip of the Day

    Changing a water pump impeller

    • February 18, 2013

    A tip to make it easier

    Tip of the Day

    Emergency food

    • February 14, 2013

    Squirrel some away on board

    Tip of the Day

    Sanding concave contours

    • February 12, 2013

    Roll it!

    Tip of the Day

    Rubbing down antifouling?

    • February 11, 2013

    Don't skimp on the wet/dry sandpaper

    Tip of the Day

    Tablet navigation – mount it safely

    • February 8, 2013

    Why not mount it on the washboards?

    Tip of the Day

    Lose your engine keys when you need them most?

    • February 7, 2013

    How to know where they are

    Tip of the Day

    Sailing on to a mooring?

    • February 6, 2013

    Engine kaput? The kicking strap is your friend

    Tip of the Day

    Applying fairing filler to curves

    • January 30, 2013

    Try a gloved finger

    Boat paint rollers – tips for epoxies and two-pack paint

    • January 24, 2013

    Tips for a good finish

    Tip of the Day

    Non-slip on painted surfaces

    • January 21, 2013

    How to make a grippy surface

    Tip of the Day

    De-dusting with thinners before painting

    • January 16, 2013

    Thinners - tips

    Tip of the Day

    Looking for a mark at sea?

    • January 8, 2013

    Stand up!

    Tip of the Day

    Buying sanding discs

    • January 3, 2013

    Tips to save money when sanding

    Tip of the Day

    Mousing a lost halyard

    • January 2, 2013

    One way to weight the line

    Tip of the Day

    Painting a hull – tips

    • December 17, 2012

    How to get a better depth of colour

    Tip of the Day

    Heater care

    • October 29, 2012

    Make it more efficient

    Tip of the Day

    Keep your batteries in tip-top condition

    • October 9, 2012

    this winter

    Tip of the Day

    Keep your zips running free

    • October 5, 2012

    Pre-winter tip

    Tip of the Day

    Stop your fenders popping out

    • September 26, 2012

    onshore wind? In a raft?

    Tip of the Day

    Boat fridges – keeping them organised

    • September 21, 2012

    They're often quite deep

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