Everything you need to know about trailer-sailing; How to spray gelcoat; Improvements on the continuous splice; Retrofitting a £1 mast; Tips for avoiding collisions; Enduring…
Practical Boat Owner
Summer issue – 5 June
Battery management made simple, Plastic vs metal seacocks: which is best? Anchoring with shore lines explained, Tips for replacing curved windows; The appeal of the…
Chichester small boat auction under way
Buyers invited to submit postal bids after viewing online catalogue
Jessica Watson failed to notice ship at 1 mile
Bulk carrier Silver Yang took avoiding action
Im-moo-vable object stolen in Truro
King Harry's cow stolen in Truro
SOLAS
SOLAS
Soft eye
Soft eye
Snub, to
Snub, to
Snatch block
Snatch block
Snap shackle
Snap shackle
SNA
SNA
Slutter
Slutter
Slot effect
Slot effect
Sloop
Sloop
Slipway
Slipway
Slip hook
Slip, to
Slip, to
Slip, to
Slides
Slides
Slick
Slick
Slatting
Slatting
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Engine trouble? Drain the carburettor
If your small outboard is unwilling to start, turn off the fuel tap and undo the carburettor drain screw – usually accessible without having to remove the engine cowling. This…