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…
PBO Small Craft Almanac corrections June 2010
Download free pdf of corrections
ARC Europe yacht sunk in collision with submerged object
Yacht Setantii abandoned - all crew rescued
Dave Selby Podcast ‘Mad About the Boat’ June 2010
Naked ambition clothed in indestructible synthetics - every club has a future commodore
First ever bid to ‘stand-up paddle’ across the UK
In aid of charities AV Foundation and Coppafeel
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
Lifeboat crew receive RNLI Gallantry medals
For two dramatic rescues
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 5
Use power trim
Listen online with PBO Dave Selby podcasts
Podcasting 'Mad about the boat' since 2007
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 4
Keep the boat level
World ARC 2012 – entry list now open
Can you afford to sell up and sail?
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 3
The right propeller
Worthing Beach dinghy occupant found safe
Coastguard alert cancelled after dinghy's occupant reclaimed boat on Worthing Beach
Learning to love lasers – old and new
Lasers, lasers, everywhere...
Get more from a gallon: Tip No 2
Clean your bottom
Urgent appeal as unmanned dinghy found on Worthing Beach
Fears for occupants as Solent Coastguard issues alert after dinghy found on Worthing Beach