Boat electrics made easy; Restoring a £1 boat; Easy ways to revive your canopy; How to find the perfect crew; How to lower your mast…
Practical Boat Owner
February 2026 issue – out 18 December
Outboard SOS: how to fix common engine problems; How to set up and get the most out of your chartplotter; The build of the 100cm…
Plans for UK-wide tidal energy scheme announced
Plans for a fleet of six tidal lagoons across the UK have been unveiled by Tidal Lagoon Power.
Tickets on sale for The America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth
Free and paid for tickets for the America’s Cup World Series, Portsmouth are officially available from today, Monday 2 March.
Bomb alert at new Cowes breakwater
An explosive device was discovered amongst shingle on the new Cowes breakwater
Dutch chief mate sentenced for fatal yacht collision
A chief mate of a 5,000-tonne dredger who admitted causing a devastating collision off the Suffolk coast, which killed a yachtswoman, has been sentenced.
April issue on sale today!
The April issue of PBO is out in the shops today and it's packed full of tips, advice and reviews
What to pack in a grab bag
No one wants to abandon ship, but a grab bag of essentials can make a short stay in a liferaft more bearable – and might even save your life
Lysblink Seaways to be towed to sheltered bay
The stricken cargo ship Lysblink Seaways is going to be towed to the safe anchorage of Scallastle Bay ahead of forecast bad weather.
April 2015
In the April 2015 issue of Practical Boat Owner...
Dave Selby podcast: ‘Mad About The Boat’
In his latest boating podcast, Dave Selby issues a bewildered salute to those splinter group members for whom leaky wooden boats seem to exercise an irresistible appeal...
Your project here!
If you’re enjoying our Practical Projects section, why not send us your practical tips, techniques and ideas? We pay at least £30 for each one published in the magazine. Contact…
Seizing a shackle – with another shackle
Paul Young seizes his mooring shackle... with another shackle to ensure it doesn't come undone
Waterproof your trailer light plug
Boat trailer electrics, especially trailer light plugs are very susceptible to damage, either through the wires being pulled out or through corrosion. I have a sure way of avoiding this…
Stop genoa sheets catching when tacking
Peter Lyle stops lines snagging on a stored spinnaker pole when tacking his Jeanneau 36i
Yachtsman abandons sinking cruiser
A solo sailor abandoned his yacht after it ran aground and began sinking, near to the harbour entrance of Ardrossan.
Tug boat owner jailed after crew man dies
A tug boat owner has been jailed after his crew member died trying to reattach a tow line in a violent storm.
Grounded cargo ship drags anchor in high winds
The grounded cargo ship Lysblink Seaways has been towed back out to sea after dragging her anchor in high winds.
Greek TPP tax ‘lawful under EU law’
The European Commission considers the Greek TPP tax to be lawful under EU law.
Build a boat from a kit
There’s a great way to own a new boat on a budget – build it yourself. We followed five builders and their projects
Step for an old sea dog
Our border collie, Floss, is getting on in years and finds the companionway steps on our Southerly 115 Dulcibella II too steep to manage in either direction. After considering various…
Charging a battery from an outboard motor
Peter Fildes builds a circuit to effectively charge his batteries from his outboard motor’s lighting coil